Chelsea will reportedly look to sign 25-year-old Argentine international Julian Alvarez from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid this year.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Julian Alvarez is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker this year. So, the 25-year-old Atletico Madrid centre-forward has emerged as a target for the West London club.
The latest report has revealed that Chelsea will aim to secure Alvarez’s signature in the coming months by submitting a bid worth €150 million. Additionally, the 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup winners are optimistic about securing the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner’s signature due to his “successful past” in England.
How has Julian Alvarez fared at Atletico Madrid?
Julian Alvarez has established himself as one of the world’s best strikers since joining Atletico Madrid from Manchester City in a surprise big-money move in August 2024. While the 25-year-old did not hit the ground running at Estadio Metropolitano, he has not looked back since becoming a pivotal figure for Los Rojiblancos.
The Argentine international has been solid in the first half of the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing five assists in 25 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, Alvarez’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several European bigwigs. Chelsea will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature this year.
A man in demand
Julian Alvarez has been on Chelsea’s wishlist for a long time. However, the continued interest is surprising, as Liam Rosenior has a stacked offensive unit. While the former Manchester City star will add a lot of quality to the Chelsea attack, it makes no sense to pursue him unless they sell a few players.
Nevertheless, Alvarez is a target for Chelsea, with the West London club ready to submit a bid worth €150 million to secure his services in the coming months. The latest report has revealed Chelsea’s confidence in the battle for his signature.
The Blues are optimistic about securing the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner’s signature due to his “successful past” in England. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 25-year-old Argentine international amid his links with Chelsea.