The big signing that Atlético de Madrid is still working on is beginning to take shape, although with a very slow cooking process. Julián Álvarez is the icing on the cake that they expect at the Metropolitano, although his transfer will not be easy at all. For now, Manchester City already know the red and whites' intentions, but their position remains very firm.
Julián Álvarez 's idea is to talk to the English team and be able to reach a good solution for all parties. In fact, Pep Guardiola has already been asked on numerous occasions about the Argentine's future, leaving very clear messages. For now, the Colchonera sports management is still looking for its left-footed center back and to finish tiling the center of the field.
Manchester City warns Atlético de Madrid
Julián Álvarez has already become the great soap opera of the summer , his departure being a reality for the next season. The Argentine has already finished his participation in the Olympic Games and will soon speak with the English team. For now, Manchester City warns that they do not plan to accept an offer below 70 million euros .
While his future is being resolved, Atlético de Madrid is leading the negotiations to close the transfer of the Argentine striker. Since his international tour, Pep Guardiola has spoken again about Julián Álvarez and the interest of the rojiblanco team. “He is our player and he will be back soon ,” explained the Spanish coach about the next steps of the former River Plate player.
“When he returns I will hug him and congratulate him on the Copa América and we will talk about the Olympic Games ,” said Pep Guardiola. Meanwhile, sources from Argentina have informed Esto es Atleti that Julián Álvarez's priority is to move to Madrid . This preference is above the option of PSG , the other team that is in the race to take over the Argentine.
The price of Julián Álvarez
At Atlético de Madrid they are in a preliminary phase of negotiations, although they have hopes of reaching an agreement. From England they request a figure close to 70 million euros plus another 20 in variables. However, this amount could be considered high for what the Metropolitano would be willing to offer to get the player.
According to Rodrigo Faez , the red and white team could put 60 million euros on the table to acquire the Argentine. The reality is that the signing of the forward will last until the end of August , in the last days of the transfer market. Meanwhile, the sports management continues working on closing the defense with a left-footed center back and incorporating a midfielder to reinforce the core area.