Manchester City have accepted the bid of Atletico Madrid over the sale of attacker Julian Alvarez.
Julian Alvarez To Atletico Madrid
Reports indicate that the Cityzens have agreed to the final proposal sent in by Atletico Madrid for Alvarez which is said to be €75 million plus €20 million in add-ons.
Los Colchoneros are understood to be discussing personal terms with Julian Alvarez, with Manchester City prepared to authorize the Argentine’s medical in Spain once all agreements are reached.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid’s contract proposal has been sent to Julián Álvarez and his agent Hidalgo, who’s in Europe this week.
Alvarez is expected to sign a five-year contract with Los Colchoneros, with the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner also receiving 100% of his image rights.
Julian Alvarez has all through the summer been linked with a move away from Manchester City, with Paris Saint Germain and Chelsea also understood to have been keen on securing his services.
However, it appears the 24-year-old will be moving to Spain to further his illustrious young career.
Why Is Julian Alvarez Leaving Manchester City?
Alvarez’s move to Atletico Madrid is believed to be influenced by the attacker’s desire to play in his preferred center-forward position, having been often shifted out wide at Manchester City to accommodate arrowhead Erling Haaland.
Julian Alvarez also appears unmotivated to continue playing for the Cityzens, having achieved success across all fronts at the club.
Reports indicate that Alvarez doesn’t want to lose his place in the national team of Argentina and as such, he is seeking consistent playing time in his preferred position.
His Position?
Julian Alvarez’s functions primarily as a center forward, but he can also play as a second striker and right winger.
Julian Alvarez’s Market Value
Based on Transfermkt’s valuation, the Argentine’s market value is about €90 million and he is seen as one of the best strikers in world football, although he hasn’t been able to fully delineate his brilliance at Manchester City.
Julian Alvarez’s Achievements
Alvarez has won 1 FIFA World Cup, 2 Copa America, and 1 UEFA Champions League title.
Additionally, Julian Alvarez has won 2 Premier League titles, 1 FIFA Club World Cup, and 1 UEFA Super Cup.
Individually, the attacker was named the South American Footballer of the Year in 2021, following his stellar showing with his former club River Plate.
Alvarez is direct, quick, and has sublime control with his right foot. The 24-year-old also links up well with his teammates in attack, as he has the technique and vision to play quick passes and one-touch football.
Alvarez’s dribbling is also wonderful, with the striker also very hardworking off the ball, pressing and charging at opposition players.
Julian Alvarez Career Stats
Alvarez has made 225 club career appearances thus far, scoring 90 goals and providing 49 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Julian Alvarez has made 36 appearances for Argentina, scoring 9 goals and providing 1 assist.
Julian Alvarez’s Net Worth
His net worth is reported to be between €7 million – €11 million.
Julian Alvarez At The 2024 Summer Olympics
Alvarez was amongst Argentina’s contingent at the 2024 Summer Olympics, as he made 4 appearances for the side, scoring no goal and providing 1 assist.
Following his victorious outing with La Albiceleste at the 2024 Copa America, Julia Alvarez traveled to France, to help Javier Mascherano’s side achieve success at the tournament.
Unfortunately, Argentina were dumped out of the 2024 Summer Olympics in the quarter-finals, following a 1-0 defeat to France, with Crystal Palace attacker Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the crucial goal of the game.
