Julián Álvarez returns to training and will stay at Atlético Madrid until at least January

Julián Álvarez will stay at Atlético Madrid until at least January, ending weeks of speculation over his future, according to reports from journalist Gastón Edul and MARCA as relayed by OneFootball. The Argentine forward has also returned to normal group training, with his immediate aim being a place in the squad for Atlético’s upcoming La Liga fixture against Athletic Club.

OneFootball characterises the development as the close of a prolonged period of rumours, talks and back-and-forth surrounding the 25-year-old, though it stops short of presenting the stay as a permanent resolution. The January timeframe gives Atlético a defined short-term horizon with Álvarez available, while leaving his longer-term situation open.

According to MARCA’s reporting, as cited by OneFootball, teammates Cuti Romero, Giuliano Simeone and goalkeeper Musso have been among those supporting Álvarez during the turbulent spell. No further detail on the nature of that support was provided, but their involvement features in the account of his reintegration into the group.

For Atlético, the practical upshot is straightforward: Álvarez is training and pushing for selection. The club moves into the short term with one of their key attacking options available, even if the situation beyond January remains unresolved.

OneFootball notes that how Atlético supporters receive the news is the next open question, though its reporting does not attempt to answer it. What is established is that the forward’s focus has shifted back to football and the prospect of featuring against Athletic Club.