Yesterday, one of the most eagerly awaited moments for Atlético de Madrid fans took place: the announcement of Julián Álvarez. The Argentine striker went to the Metropolitano after passing the relevant medical tests and signing a six-year contract. Afterwards, the red-and-white team published the usual message on their social networks announcing the player's signing.
There were many doubts about whether the operation would be able to go through after what happened with Samu Omorodion . However, both operations had nothing to do with each other, with the signing of Conor Gallagher being linked to the departure of the Spaniard. Now, Julián Álvarez hopes to be able to carry out his first training session with the rest of his teammates tomorrow in Majadahonda from 09:00.
Julian Alvarez waits for his moment
The Atlético de Madrid squad is enjoying two days of vacation after playing their last friendly against Juventus of Turin . The red-and-white team has achieved a full house of victories in this preseason, although with a very small number of new faces. Now, Julián Álvarez will be the last to join the training sessions in Majadahonda after his incorporation was made official.
Yesterday, the Argentinean underwent medical tests in Madrid before travelling to the Metropolitano , where he signed his contract. Later, the club officially announced Julián Álvarez as the new reinforcement for the forward line. Social networks were filled with comments from fans celebrating the arrival of one of the most sought-after players on the continent.
The last thing left for Julián Álvarez is to meet his new teammates and be able to have his first training session tomorrow morning. Atlético de Madrid will train from 09:00 at Cerro del Espino to begin preparing for Villarreal's debut. The former Manchester City player aims to be in that new session, something that will be more difficult for Conor Gallagher, whose future is still up in the air.
One week to the debut
Next Monday, the red-and-white team will play the first matchday of the league championship in an away match against Villarreal . By then, Simeone wanted to have most of his squad complete, something he has achieved in recent days. Only two pieces remain to be able to conclude the transfer market at the Madrid club and fight for all the tournaments.
Conor Gallagher is one of the big unknowns , as the sale of Samu Omorodion to Chelsea was deeply linked with the English midfielder. Until that problem is resolved, the former Chelsea player will not be able to be registered with Atlético de Madrid for this season. It seems that the solution could be Joao Félix , although another of Simeone's priorities remains a left-footed centre-back who is still far from being achieved.