Julián Alvarez has been, without a doubt, the standout name in the Atleti transfer market this summer. "La Araña" is a world-class player, an asset that excites Atleti fans who have been enthusiastic about the striker since his arrival at Madrid-Barajas. Having been officially presented with the Atleti club this morning, Julián has expressed his feelings about signing for Atleti.
Julian's statements
After an emotional speech by the president, Enrique Cerezo, and a short video of his first days as a colchonero, Julián addressed a few words to the entire enthusiastic red-and-white faithful. At the presentation ceremony, Julián said he was "very excited" about his arrival at Atlético de Madrid. He also stated that in his homeland, Cachín, they will be "very happy and will surely support him."
When asked about the "Atlético of the midfielders", Julián declared "I want to play where I am required and try to give my best to contribute to Atlético de Madrid". Regarding the new challenges he is taking on, Julián declared "I have the tools at the club to be able to face this new challenge with desire and enthusiasm. I am adapting well to be able to join in with my new teammates."
Words for Simeone, Scaloni and Guardiola
After having declared that he receives constant calls from the Simeone family, the Argentine spoke about his new coach, whom he deeply admires:
"I'm really looking forward to meeting a great coach like Cholo. We're going to take things step by step and focus on Monday's game. I've spoken with Giuliano and Cholo and they've told me that they're going to help me to enhance my strengths and reinforce my weaknesses."
He also had a few words for his national team coach, admitting that "Scaloni always says that a player who gives his all and gives his all on the pitch is a great footballer." He said that Guardiola had "learned a lot during these two years" and that he was "very grateful for everything he taught me in Manchester."
Thanks to the club, teammates and fans
In addition to the club, his loved ones and the board, Julián also remembered the Atlético fans in his speech, thanking them for their unanimous support since his arrival:
"I have spoken with teammates such as Rodrigo De Paul, "Giuli" and Nahuel about the subject and Rodri Hernández congratulated me on the signing. First of all, I would like to thank the president, the technical staff and all the Atlético fans. Wednesday will be a great time to meet all the fans."
Julián also had some nice words for the Atlético fans: "As I said before, the fans have shown me their affection from the beginning and I'm looking forward to meeting them in person on Wednesday. The fact that so many people followed the flight of my arrival in Madrid made me very happy. It was something I will never forget and it really excited me when I landed."
Hunger for titles
"La Araña" wants to make history with Atlético de Madrid and knows that he has arrived in the capital of Spain to be someone important with the red and white team, with whom he seeks to succeed:
"I'm not a superhero, but it's true that I'm facing this new challenge with enthusiasm and a desire to do something important for the club. My goal is to try to give my best to help the team win. I think we're all a strong and united team and we're going to contribute to leaving Atlético de Madrid at the top."