According to sources, Julian Alvarez is almost certain to land a surprise transfer to Atletico Madrid.
One of the best young players Julian Alvarez in the world, the Manchester City attacker has been outspoken about his playing time since Erling Haaland gets more playing time than him.
Alvarez and Atletico have been in advanced negotiations with the player’s camp and the club, as reported by The Athletic. They are getting close to a deal, and the ultimate amount has already been determined.
For a fee of 15 million euros, Manchester City signed him from River Plate in 2022. Since then, the 22-year-old has made 103 appearances for the team, contributing 18 assists and 36 goals.
Even though he plays on the bench for City, he is a vital member of the Argentina national team, having played in the team that won the Copa America twice and the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
Previous rumours had claimed that a number of English teams, notably Arsenal, were considering signing Alvarez. However, the squad was hesitant to add to their opponents considering the player’s skill and calibre.
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This information was released just one day after it was said that Atletico Madrid was very close to signing Chelsea midfielder Connor Gallagher, with the deal already agreed upon and just paperwork needed to be completed.
The two new players should strengthen Atletico’s squad as they prepare to fight for domestic titles in the upcoming campaign against Real Madrid, a local rival.