Julián Álvarez had not set foot in training for three days. Atlético de Madrid had covered it up as a simple indisposition after a rough night, but the COPE network revealed another truth: the Argentine forward submitted a medical report confirming a depressive episode, right amid the tension over his move to Barcelona.
Diego Simeone confirmed that he will not be in the next match and promised to support him. But Atlético is maintaining his €500 million release clause and has already warned that it will not sell him. Neither the club nor Álvarez has officially confirmed the diagnosis, although dozens of media outlets are already reporting it. ⚽💔
