Julián Álvarez , a 24-year-old Argentine striker, is about to change his scene. He will leave Manchester City to join Atlético de Madrid . This turnaround has been driven by a series of crucial calls made by Diego Simeone, the Atlético coach.
Simeone's influence
Diego Pablo Simeone played a vital role in Álvarez's decision. He made five phone calls to the Argentine striker to convince him. In the last call, Simeone was direct and promised that Álvarez could become LaLiga 's top scorer. This promise was a strong incentive for the forward.
Motivations and perspectives
Julián Álvarez was looking for a more leading role in his career. At Manchester City, he was often behind Erling Haaland. Simeone offered him the opportunity to compete for the title of Spain's top scorer, something very attractive to him. It's not just that, it's being able to compete against several of the best players from around the world.
If Julián Álvarez wants to be the top scorer in LaLiga, he will have to surpass players like Vinicius, Lewandowski or Mbappé. A huge challenge for a player who has already achieved everything in his career, but who at 24 is still hungry. Not only will it be a personal challenge, you must also be the star of a team that has invested to be eligible for all the titles.
The role of teammates and selection
The support of his teammates also had an influence. During the Olympic Games, the performance of Giuliano Simeone, son of the Atlético coach, left an impression. Furthermore, the influence of Rodrigo De Pau and Nahuel Molina in the Copa América reinforced the idea of joining Atlético.
The signing of Álvarez is one of Atlético's largest investments. The agreement is around $104 million, which exceeds other recent transfers. For Manchester City, this sale is one of the most lucrative in its history.
Atlético's reinforcements and strategy
In addition to Álvarez, Atlético has reinforced its squad with other players. Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad and Alexander Sorloth from Villarreal have arrived. They are also close to signing Conor Gallagher from Chelsea.
With these movements, Atlético seeks to improve on all fronts. The arrival of Álvarez and the other reinforcements underline the club's commitment to strengthening its team. Next season promises to be exciting for the colchoneros.