Atletico Madrid ahead Julian Alvarez continues to be the topic of switch discuss, regardless of having an extended contract on the Metropolitano, and declaring that he’s content material within the Spanish capital. Names akin to Barcelona and Liverpool have been talked about, however to date there may be little greater than admiring glances.
This week there was discuss within the Spanish capital that Los Rojiblancos, who’re delighted with their Argentine star, had supplied Alvarez a brand new contract, regardless of being in simply his second season in La Liga. The 25-year-old has one other 4.5 years left on his present deal.
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‘Fanciful hypotheses’ – Julian Alvarez’s agent
The story went that Alvarez had turned down stated deal. Nevertheless agent Fernando Hidalgo has come out to set the report straight, and informed Calciomercato (through Sport) that there was no reality.
“Nothing being written is true. These are simply fanciful hypotheses at this level.”
Hidalgo fueled Barcelona hypothesis this summer season
It was Hidalgo himself that fueled hypothesis earlier this 12 months although, when he commented on supposed curiosity from Barcelona, noting that Alvarez has an affection for the Catalan membership.
“He acquired many calls, however Atletico’s place is that Julian will keep subsequent season. He admires Spanish golf equipment, and having adopted Leo’s profession since he was a child, I don’t assume there are a lot of Argentinians who don’t have a passion for Barca, particularly given the workforce’s efficiency this season.”
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How actual is Barcelona’s curiosity in Julian Alvarez?
Reviews from the Catalan capital say that Barcelona significantly admire the World Cup-winner, and specifically, President Joan Laporta has been impressed by his performances. His versatility, and the actual fact Barcelona are searching for a long-term alternative for Robert Lewandowski play into that admiration. But with Barcelona’s wage restrict struggles, and Atletico’s want to hold onto him, it stays a ‘fanciful speculation’ for the second too. In distinction to Antoine Griezmann’s ‘reasonably priced’ launch clause of €120m, Alvarez’s clause is ready at €500m.