Julian Alvarez apologises to Atletico fans for summer behaviour

Julian Alvarez has apologised to Atletico Madrid supporters for his behaviour during the summer transfer window, when he was linked with a move to Barcelona.

The Argentina forward spoke after scoring the only goal in Saturday's 1-0 LaLiga win over Deportivo La Coruña at the Metropolitano, where the home fans chanted his name, according to ElDesmarque.

Apology after a turbulent summer

Alvarez said he understood the fans' anger over his comments about his future and his interest in Barcelona, as reported by Foot Mercato. "I would have been angry too if I had been a supporter," he said, according to L'Équipe and Calciomercato.com.

The apology comes after a summer in which his desire to leave the club caused controversy, with Barcelona involved, according to Globo. Maxifoot noted that Alvarez, 26, had wanted to leave during the transfer window.

Simeone's backing

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone reacted with satisfaction to Alvarez's apology, according to Foot Mercato. The Argentine striker also received support from his coach after the match, So Foot reported.

Simeone's backing comes as Alvarez ends a difficult spell in front of goal. He had scored twice in a week, one in the draw against Stuttgart and the decisive goal against Deportivo, according to TuttoMercatoWeb.

A warm reception at the Metropolitano

Despite the summer tensions, the home crowd gave Alvarez a warm reception. Teammates embraced him and the stadium chanted his name, ElDesmarque reported. Alvarez, visibly emotional, asked for forgiveness from the fans, according to the same source.