TEAMtalk reported that Atletico Madrid have told Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Julian Alvarez himself that the forward will not be allowed to leave in January.
Atletico's position
TEAMtalk reported that Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have been informed that Alvarez will not be leaving Atletico Madrid in January. TEAMtalk also reported that Atletico have made their position clear to Arsenal, PSG and Alvarez himself that the forward will not be allowed to leave during the current season.
Arsenal and PSG contacts
TEAMtalk reported that Atletico were willing to entertain a potential deal with Arsenal during the summer and held talks in London with Gunners chief Andrea Berta. TEAMtalk reported that Arsenal maintained contact with Alvarez's camp throughout the process and have continued to keep in touch with his representatives since the window closed. TEAMtalk also reported that PSG have been informed that a deal for Alvarez will not be possible.
Recent matches and Simeone's comments
Alvarez scored against Stuttgart in the Champions League. Simeone said he appreciated Alvarez's apology to Atletico supporters.
Simeone said: "I really appreciate his apology. Doing so is not easy, but when someone speaks from the heart, from pure emotion, I value it immensely because he is a humble, hardworking player and person."
Simeone said: "He cares deeply about his teammates and I am grateful for his apology because it puts him right back where he deserves to be and where he belongs."
Simeone said: "It is not for me to judge whether what he did was right or wrong. Life unfolds, situations happen, and so be it."