Atlético de Madrid are continuing with their roadmap to close all the necessary signings, and yesterday their big wish of the summer came true. Julián Álvarez landed in Madrid in the afternoon and this morning he went to undergo the medical. The Argentine will visit the offices of the Metropolitano before being able to carry out his first training session this Wednesday.
At the moment, there were many doubts among the Atlético fans, as the future of Samu Omorodion is a complete mystery right now. The Spanish striker will not sign for Chelsea after failing the medical, according to Relevo yesterday evening. Now, both clubs are working to close another operation that will keep the planning of both entities intact in this market.
Julian Alvarez continues his course
While the operation with the London team is being resolved, the reality is that Atlético de Madrid 's new signing is already in the capital of Spain. Julián Álvarez left the executive terminal at Barajas yesterday while a group of fans welcomed him to the red-and-white team. A few hours ago, the former Manchester City player went to undergo the relevant medical tests before joining training.
In addition, as usual, he will also visit the Metropolitano , something that all new signings who come to the team do. A few days ago, it was Conor Gallagher who was at the red-and-white home ground, as the club itself reported on its social networks. This Wednesday, the entire first team will return to training in Majadahonda after having two days of rest.
If everything goes as expected, Julián Álvarez will be able to complete his first training session with his new teammates. Although it is not official, Conor Gallagher also completed his first training session with a small group of players. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid continues to work to close the rest of the operations that are still up in the air.
A problem with Samu Omorodion
The sale of the Spanish striker to Chelsea does not affect in any way the arrival of Julián Álvarez , according to sources confirmed to Esto es Atleti . The Spanish striker did not pass the medical yesterday and both clubs are working to find a solution. At the moment, it seems that Joao Félix could be the one to unblock any operation by returning to the London team.
The operation could be around 50 million euros and Jorge Mendes is already working with both parties to close the deal. On the other hand, the sale of Samu Omorodion to another European team, such as Napoli or Bayer Leverkusen,is not ruled out . In that case, the sporting management would have enough income to be able to close the signing of that left-footed centre-back that is sorely lacking.