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Julian Alvarez, in suspense: The team of his life can sign the Atletico striker

The Argentine could see a teammate leave for his former team

River Plate have set their sights on a former La Liga star: Atlético de Madrid striker Ángel Correa . The Argentine side, under the direction of their coach Marcelo Gallardo, are exploring the transfer market in search of a striker. Although River Plate is the team of Julián Álvarez's dreams, his gaze is now directed towards Correa, who has been a pillar of Atlético in recent years.

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Correa in a match | Atlético de Madrid

Correa, who joined Atlético Madrid in 2014, has had an up-and-down career at the club under Simeone . With moments of brilliance and decisive goals, his role has been diminished in recent seasons due to the arrival of new talent. Now, with the addition of Julián Álvarez and other offensive reinforcements such as Alexander Sorloth , Correa faces the possibility of leaving the red-and-white club.

Simeone and Correa's future at Atlético de Madrid

Diego Simeone has always valued the work and dedication of Angel Correa, a player who has been versatile in his system, adapting to different positions in attack. However, with the arrival of stars such as Julian Alvarez, Correa's future at Atletico Madrid has become uncertain. Competition for a place in attack is fierce, and Correa , although still a quality player, faces a diminished role in Simeone's plans.

Soccer player celebrating a goal with the Atlético de Madrid shirt.
Correa celebrating a goal | Google Imagenes

Marcelo Gallardo 's return to River has generated a lot of excitement in Argentina, and one of his main objectives seems to be the signing of Correa. The Argentine forward would fit perfectly into Gallardo's scheme, who is looking for an experienced attacker capable of adapting to different game situations. Despite his affection for Atlético, Correa could see in this move an opportunity to return to his native country and feel important in a team again.

River Plate and Correa's temptation

For River Plate, signing Angel Correa would mean strengthening their attack with a player of international quality. The Millonaria fans are excited at the possibility of seeing Correa in red and white, and Marcelo Gallardo seems determined to do everything possible to secure his signing. Gallardo, who has already worked with talented forwards such as Julian Alvarez, could make the most of Correa's skills, using him on several fronts of attack.

Although Correa has never played for River Plate, his return to Argentina would be a big draw for fans. Gallardo sees Correa as a player who can bring goalscoring ability, vision and experience in top-level competitions. River Plate is also looking to regain supremacy in South America, and having a player of Correa's calibre would be an important step towards that goal.