Next week, Julián Álvarez will arrive in Madrid to undergo a medical and be presented as a new player for the red-and-white team. The Argentine player is making the most of his vacation after having been in Ibiza with Ángel Di María's family. After the friendly against Juventus in Turin, it will be the key moment for the former Manchester City player, as he will join the training sessions.
Before his signing was finalised, there were doubts among Atlético de Madrid fans about whether he was a non-EU player. In fact, Esto es Atleti was able to consult some sources in Argentina to find out whether Julián Álvarez had dual nationality or not. On the other hand, it is already known how many years of contract he will sign with the Colchonero team, something more than important for such a young player.
Julian Alvarez and his passport
Of course, everyone knows that the striker is an international for Argentina , having already won three titles. However, few are aware that he also has an Italian passport , so he cannot be a non-EU citizen. This means that Atletico Madrid could still fill a vacancy with a non-EU signing.
Before reaching an agreement with Manchester City , there were many doubts about this scenario, as they were only rumors. From Esto es Atleti , we were able to contact several sources in Argentina who confirmed the existence of this dual nationality. In this way, it is already known that Julián Álvarez has the Italian passport in his possession and it is something that benefits the red-and-white team.
On the other hand, the striker is expected to undergo a medical next week and sign his contract. The former Manchester City player will be linked to Atlético de Madrid for the next five years, having been in permanent contact with Simeone . In this way, he will be able to join the training sessions and make his official debut in the away match against Villarreal .
The importance of Simeone
According to several sources in Argentina , the Atletico manager has not hesitated to call the player constantly to close his signing. Simeone usually plays a very important role when it comes to closing important transfers such as that of Julián Álvarez . Even his youngest son, Giuliano Simeone, took advantage of the Olympic Games to convince his compatriot to land in Madrid.
On the other hand, the Copa América was also a very decisive stage, sharing a dressing room with Nahuel Molina and Rodrigo de Paul. The midfielder was one of the first to welcome Atlético de Madrid through a post on Instagram . Now, Julián Álvarez will feel at home, having up to four teammates at the Metropolitano .