Atletico Madrid will reportedly look to sign 24-year-old Argentine international Julian Alvarez from Manchester City this summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet MARCA, Julian Alvarez is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid. The Colchoneros are keen on signing a striker in the summer transfer window and have contacted the Argentine attacker’s entourage. However, a move for the Manchester City striker will unlikely see the light of day.
Julian Alvarez and his Manchester City journey
Julian Alvarez has come leaps and bounds since joining Manchester City in a deal worth around €21.4 million in January 2022. The Premier League champions loaned the 24-year-old back to River Plate before greeting his arrival ahead of the 2022/23 season. Since then, he has gone from strength to strength at the Etihad.
The Argentine international gradually grew in stature but was a regular for Manchester City in the 2023/24 season. Alvarez amassed 19 goals and 13 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions, enjoying an exceptional campaign. Meanwhile, the player was a part of the squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Alvarez’s progress at Manchester City has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. La Liga heavyweights, in particular, are keen on signing the former River Plate striker, with Barcelona and Real Madrid showing interest in him. In addition, the Manchester City attacker has emerged as a target for Atletico Madrid.
La Liga move on the cards?
Atletico Madrid’s interest in Julian Alvarez is understandable. The Colchoneros are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the future of Alvaro Morata. In addition, Antoine Griezmann faces an uncertain future at Civitas Metropolitano amid his links with Chelsea and Manchester United.
So, it behoves Atletico Madrid to delve into the market for a striker in the summer transfer window. Alvarez has emerged as a viable target for Los Rojiblancos, with the Spanish club establishing contact with his representatives. However, a summer move will unlikely see the light of day.
Alvarez is happy and content at Manchester City and will not push for a summer departure from the Etihad. So, Atletico Madrid must look elsewhere to bolster the offensive department in the upcoming transfer window.
