By Enitan Abdultawab
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has been left out of the squad for the club’s friendly against Marseille amid growing uncertainty over his future and reported interest from Barcelona.
According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Alvarez’s omission was expected as the Argentine has only completed five days of physical training with Atletico.
The report also claims Alvarez is keen to leave Atletico and is interested in a move to Barcelona.
Alvarez reportedly met with head coach Diego Simeone on Wednesday, with the striker said to have expressed his reluctance to continue at the club. His representatives have also requested an urgent meeting with Atletico chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, who was reportedly away from Madrid.
