Atlético de Madrid fans had a very special night at the Metropolitano last Wednesday. The signings for the men's and women's first team were presented at their new stadium in an event that will go down in history. More than 30,000 red-and-white fans went to their temple to welcome the exciting signings of the summer.
However, it is clear that one of them has received most of the hymns and attention: Julian Alvarez . The Argentine who has won everything with his national team and with Manchester City has become one of the most important signings in the club's recent history. And with good reason, as he is expected to bring a significant leap in quality to a squad in dire need of talent and stars.
Despite the huge financial outlay Atlético de Madrid had to make to get Julián from Manchester , there is no doubt that he will be a very important player. He already made his debut with the red and white shirt last Monday against Villarreal , coming on in the second half where he barely had time to contribute. The game didn't help either, and it's noticeable that these are the first dates of competition and that his legs need more training.
Presentation in style
It was yesterday when Julián Alvarez stepped foot in the Metropolitano stadium for the first time in front of the entire fan base. All of this was accompanied by an introduction that was worthy of the player, always referring to details from the Spiderman films due to the nickname "spider" that has always accompanied the Argentine. Along with a nice display of lights and music, the fans did not hesitate to chant his name and burst into applause when he appeared on the Metropolitano pitch.
Afterwards, it was time for Julián Alvarez to dedicate a few words to his new fans, who were eager to hear him. “Everyone told me that I was going to fall in love with this hobby and I can already feel how beautiful it is,” he began by saying. “It's my first time here and I'm very happy, it's a very nice feeling,” he added.
Finally, before meeting up with the rest of his teammates, he finished by saying "I'm really looking forward to Sunday because we'll all be together, LUPA ATLETI!" After that, the stadium exploded in applause after listening to their new star, who they hope to see score many goals with the red and white soon. In fact, the Atlético de Madrid kit was one of the most striking details of the presentation.
And Julián Alvarez was wearing a small spider on his chest that contained the number 19 inside. Minutes later, the club announced on its social networks that it was a completely exclusive shirt to celebrate the arrival of the world champion to Atlético de Madrid. Something that raised controversy among fans due to the price to pay, but that is one more gesture of the importance of the signing.
Whatever the case, what is clear is that Julián Alvarez has raised an illusion that very few players have generated in recent years. Something that Atlético de Madrid fans urgently needed, who dreamed of having a new world star in their ranks. Now, with his "spider", he hopes to see his team lift new trophies, something that has not happened since the 20/21 season with the league championship.