Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has addressed transfer rumors surrounding striker Julian Alvarez. The Argentine tactician gave a sharp response to questions about the player's future, hinting that the forward has already chosen his path. Following a 1-5 defeat to Villarreal in the final match of the season, Simeone drew media attention to his star player. This is reported by Goal.com .
In an interview with Movistar, Simeone emphasized that whether the player remains in Madrid depends solely on him. "This question should be asked to Julian, not me. He is at an age where he knows what to do, and I think he has already made a decision," the coach noted. These comments have fueled concerns among Madrid fans about the World Cup winner potentially leaving the club.
Currently, Premier League and Ligue 1 giants are showing serious interest in Julian Alvarez's services. In particular, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to sign the Argentine to strengthen his attacking line. Barcelona and PSG are also closely monitoring the situation. However, it is said that any deal would require a fee of at least 100 million euros.
The Atletico Madrid board has firmly stated that they have no intention of selling the player. The contract signed with the former Manchester City member runs until 2030 and includes a 500 million euro release clause. After Antoine Griezmann's departure, the club management wants to place the 26-year-old Alvarez at the center of the team's new project.
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