Atlético de Madrid managed to close the blockbuster signing of this transfer market this week, Julián Álvarez. The Argentine striker asked to leave Manchester City to find a club where he can be the star and Simeone called him. The Atlético manager insisted and insisted until he managed to convince the world champions.
Gil Marín quickly got to work and began negotiating the transfer with Manchester City. The CEO of Atlético de Madrid agreed to a payment of around 75 million euros fixed, plus 20 in variables, almost 100 million in total. If nothing goes wrong, "La Araña" will travel to Madrid tomorrow to sign his contract and thus make his signing official.
Great on and off the field
No one doubts Julián Álvarez 's quality on the pitch, but the world champion is just as great off the pitch. According to reports from Argentina, the new Atlético de Madrid striker recently donated money to his childhood club. He received 1.5 million dollars for participating in the Olympic Games and he did not hesitate to give it to Club Atlético Calchín.
The comments were soon filled with positive comments and appreciation for the world champion. Many people described him as "a great example" or "the best kid in Argentine football. " Atlético de Madrid has signed a player who is much loved wherever he goes, both inside and outside his country.
In fact, Guardiola has only had words of gratitude towards him: " Julián has helped us win everything . I wish him the best of luck, Atleti is a top club. We wanted him, we signed him and we won everything, I can only thank him for that."
Julian's day
Julián Álvarez is currently enjoying his well-deserved holidays in Ibiza, but his arrival in Madrid is drawing closer. Today it was announced that he will be in the Spanish capital tomorrow, after reaching an agreement with Gil Marín. A Gil Marín who has personally managed this signing and who has managed to pull off the bombshell of the summer.
Simeone already has a new striker, one of those who could become a candidate for the Ballon d'Or. Atlético de Madrid has found the perfect replacement for Griezmann, even if the Frenchman remains this season. The club was afraid of the little prince's replacement, but he is here now and Simeone couldn't be happier.