The arrival of Julián Alvarez has been, without a doubt, the star signing for Atlético de Madrid this transfer market and one of the most talked about in recent years. "La Araña" signed his contract with the red and whites yesterday and the move was made official early in the afternoon, collapsing social media and driving the Atlético fans crazy. After months of flirting with intertwining their paths this summer and countless calls in between, Atlético managed to convince Manchester City and Julián already knows his new home.
One of the most striking facts about the arrival of Julián Alvarez , in addition to the madness unleashed among Atlético fans, was revealed last night. Leo Messi himself contacted Alvarez upon learning of the official nature of the move and began a conversation with the former River Plate player. In the call from his captain in the Argentine National Team, Julián was stunned by Messi 's words, who did not hesitate to tell him what his opinion was on the signing.
This is what Leo Messi said to Julián Alvarez after learning of his arrival at Atlético de Madrid
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was candid with his compatriot on the phone, congratulating him on having been able to join the club, where he will have a much greater role. Messi assured him that this will be a great leap forward in his career, given that he would enjoy playing football here much more than he did in Manchester . The legendary footballer also recognised the merit of the operation, knowing that City is not an easy club to convince when it comes to selling abroad.
Julian , aware that he has chosen the ideal place to display his enormous quality with the ball, thanked Messi for his words and assured him that he would work to make it so. The 24-year -old has won everything in professional football and faces an unprecedented challenge in his short, but tremendously successful, career. Eager to show Cholo Simeon and the Atlético fans what he is capable of, Julian is willing to give his all for the Atlético shirt.
Call to hope
Alvarez is that established striker in the elite that Simeone always looks for, but very rarely finds, and that he already has in his ranks after years without being able to say the same. The footballer knows how complicated the move has been and the huge amount of money that has been invested in him, so he does not intend to disappoint anyone at Atlético . Having rejected City and PSG , it is impossible not to conceive the affection that the Atlético fans have shown him since his arrival in Madrid .
Total madness for Julian
On Sunday, Barajas was packed when the footballer left the stadium after landing in the Spanish capital, where he was greeted by hundreds of Atlético fans. What happened yesterday afternoon on social media is beyond words, since after the funny announcement of the signing courtesy of Atlético , the image flooded people's profiles. Confident that "La Araña" will be that much-needed beacon at the Metropolitano to get back on the path to winning titles, Atlético fans are eager to see him make his debut.