The classic between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid continues to make headlines, and this time the protagonist wasn't a player, but Florentino Pérez. According to information published by Defensa Central, the president of the white club was impressed with Julián Álvarez's performance. The red-and-white forward excelled in the match and caught the attention of the Madrid board, following his great performance, in addition to the goal he scored.
The Madrid businessman, always alert to talent on the field, reportedly confessed it to Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, after the match. A gesture that demonstrates the admiration the Argentine footballer caused in Bernabéu's box.
Julián Álvarez, the Player Who Impressed Florentino Pérez
According to Defensa Central, Florentino Pérez openly praised Julián Álvarez after the match. During the conversation with Cerezo, the merengue leader recalled that the Argentine forward was in Real Madrid's youth academy when he was a child. However, he couldn't stay at the club at that time: "He's very good, he was with us doing trials in the youth academy." This is what Florentino reportedly told his Atlético counterpart.
The Argentine forward, who has fit perfectly into Diego Simeone's scheme, demonstrated in the classic his capacity for sacrifice, mobility, and ability to get open. This allowed him to constantly pose a threat to the Madrid defense, which struggled to detect the Argentine striker. Additionally, his tireless defensive work is one of the characteristics most valued by the Argentine coach in his team.
An Impossible Signing for Real Madrid
Although Julián Álvarez made a great impression on the white board, the truth is that Real Madrid is not considering his signing. As noted by DefensaCentral, the team has other priorities in the market, especially in defense, where they are seeking reinforcements to face the challenges of the coming seasons.
Florentino Pérez's recognition only reinforces a reality: Atlético de Madrid has in Julián Álvarez one of its great pillars. Since his arrival, the Argentine forward has managed to earn Simeone's trust, contributing goals, assists, and tireless work in every match.