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Summer Arsenal target apologises to his current club

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Julian Alvarez has apologised to Atletico Madrid fans for his comments about a transfer over the summer, after scoring his first two goals of the season last week.

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Summer Arsenal target apologises to his current club
MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on August 23, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

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Arsenal transfer target Julian Alvarez fell out with the Atletico Madrid fans over the summer, after suggesting that it was the right time for a transfer for him to fulfill his “dream”.

To be clear, that dream was to play for FC Barcelona, not Arsenal. When it became apparent his only options were to join the Gunners or stay at Atletico, Alvarez opted for the latter.

But there was obviously still some friction between the forward and his fanbase, given his public plea to join a domestic rival. Months later, Alvarez has finally apologised.

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Arsenal, Atletico Madrid

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