One of last year's major earthquakes was Julián Alvarez's arrival at Atlético de Marín, a signing that few believed possible at the beginning of summer. The red-and-white team had been keeping a close eye on the Argentine international, but they needed Manchester City's approval to make an offer. Once the player himself revealed that he wanted a change of scenery, negotiations between both entities were much easier than expected.
His impact couldn't have been greater, emerging as the top scorer of the squad after scoring 17 goals this season. However, the red-and-white team doesn't want to halt his transformation process and already has the name of another young prospect on their agenda who is likely to change teams. Despite his youth, he has been established in the elite for many years, as he made his debut while still a minor.
A Signing for the Future
The path that Atlético de Madrid started last summer is aimed at trying to completely overhaul all the structures that make up the red-and-white club. Not only in terms of reinforcements, but also in the corporate aspect, where very beneficial agreements are being reached. Evidently, what interests the fans the most is that the squad continues to improve and that the best players in the world land at the Metropolitano.
A name that has been long associated with the red-and-white team is Cherki, a 21-year-old French international who plays for Olympique de Lyon. Rumors about his departure keep circulating, setting his price at around 25 million euros, an affordable amount for the big teams. Destinations like Liverpool or PSG are also in the race for the player, who would be ready to take a leap in his career.
A Perfect Fit for Simeone
One of Cherki's main advantages is that he is a very versatile striker capable of occupying practically any offensive position. Additionally, he is very young, as at 21 years old he has six goals and 11 assists, being a key piece in the French team. However, if they allow him to leave Lyon, the bidding will be very intense, with economic powerhouses having closely followed him for some time.
Even so, Atlético de Madrid has become a very attractive destination, especially due to its sporting achievements and the ability to secure high-level signings. Arrivals like that of Julian Álvarez or those of Álex Baena and Gyökeres make the Metropolitano one of the most desired destinations for footballers. Everything points to a summer of many emotions and with key operations on the table to continue growing.