Recently, there have been many transfer rumors about Argentine striker Alvarez, who expressed his desire for more playing time at the Olympics, a statement clearly directed at his limited opportunities under Guardiola.
Although clubs like Arsenal have also shown interest in Alvarez, it seems Atletico Madrid will be the final destination for the Argentine international.
Transfer expert Romano revealed that Atletico Madrid has increased its offer for Alvarez, the total offer currently reaching €75 million. Atletico CEO Gil Marin and Manchester City executive Soriano are in direct negotiations.
Argentine newspaper “Ole” has even reported that Alvarez has already become a member of the “Colchoneros” (Atletico Madrid), with the club convincing Manchester City to release him for a base fee of €70 million plus potential add-ons of €20 million.
The report believes that unless there are unforeseen changes, the transfer deal has been finalized, and it will also break Manchester City’s transfer sale record, becoming the highest-priced player ever sold by the club.
Alvarez’s decision to leave is not only driven by professional development but also family factors. Reports suggest that his family, including his parents and siblings, will be moving to Madrid after spending two years in Manchester, as their original residency permit has expired.
Since transferring from River Plate to Manchester City in 2022, Alvarez has consistently delivered outstanding performances, contributing 36 goals and 17 assists in 103 appearances, helping the team win multiple honors including the Champions League, two Premier Leagues, one European Super Cup, one Club World Cup, and one FA Cup. However, in his 100 appearances for City, Alvarez only started 62 times and played approximately 6,000 minutes in total.
Joining Atletico Madrid, Alvarez will face new competition. The club recently signed Alexander Sorloth, meaning manager Simeone will need to solve a tactical dilemma: either make a choice in the attack or adjust the formation, creating an effective attacking combination of Alvarez, Sorloth, and Griezmann.
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