Julian Alvarez, a priority target for Arsenal, is rumored to prefer a move to a rival team in Europe, which has delivered a blow to the team’s plans to defend their title.
The Atletico Madrid player has drawn substantial interest from Arsenal, according to a Daily Mail Sport article from last month. Staff members have been compiling information on the Argentine since January to determine whether he would match the team’s profile.
Arsenal is eager to sign him this summer since the information gathered, which included his playing productivity, physiological statistics, and injury history, clearly indicated he would meet Mikel Arteta’s team’s needs.
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, acknowledged last month that other teams, including Arsenal, were interested in the attacker. “I am not in Julian Alvarez’s head,” Simeone stated. “I guess it’s normal that Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona are interested in an exceptional player like Julian.” He’s pretty good, therefore it’s normal.
After choosing not to sign a new contract, Alvarez is said to have now told Atletico Madrid that he wants to leave the team.
According to reports, Arsenal’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid has taken a hit.
According to reports, the Argentine attacker has his sights set on joining Barcelona this summer.
Alvarez has made it plain that he wants to join Barcelona particularly, according to Marca. The former Man City forward believes that Barcelona offers him a more ambitious project than Atletico.
Alvarez, who has 49 goals in 106 games for Atletico, is said to think Barcelona will provide him a greater opportunity to win a trophy.
With four years remaining on his deal, the 26-year-old has a €500 million (£430 million) release clause.
After posting a picture of Alvarez entering Barcelona on social media, Alvarez’s agent Fernando Hidalgo heightened rumors that his client would relocate there.
According to the source, Atletico Madrid will demand £130 million in order to contemplate selling Alvarez, and they think Barcelona won’t be able to make a good offer.
Arsenal, whose sporting director Andrea Berta signed Alvarez for Atletico back in 2024, might have a chance.
Alvarez is reportedly highly regarded by Berta, and because of the forward’s heritage, Arteta is thought to be even more interested.
The Spaniard emphasizes stable, family-oriented individuals who won’t let celebrity or wealth divert them.
