Julian Alvarez is dedicated to Atletico Madrid, yet he remains open to the possibility of playing for Barcelona or Paris Saint-Germain in the future. The World Cup-winning striker transferred from Manchester
City to Diego Simeone's team last year for a deal potentially worth 95 million (81.8 million). During his time at Atletico, he has netted 38 goals and provided 12 assists across 71 matches.
Before joining Los Colchoneros, Alvarez was heavily linked with Barcelona. In an interview with L'Equipe, he did not dismiss the idea of moving to Catalonia someday. "Do I plan on playing at Barcelona or at PSG? Honestly, I don't know," Alvarez stated. "I see what people say on social media in Spain, people speak a lot about me and Barcelona. "
Alvarez also disclosed that his representatives engaged in discussions with PSG before his transfer to Atletico was finalised. "When I signed for Atletico, we spoke a lot about Paris. It's true," he mentioned. "There were discussions between the PSG hierarchy and my agent. They showed interest in signing me, but it didn't happen. "
In LaLiga this season, Alvarez has been involved in nine goals, scoring five times and assisting four more. Only Kylian Mbappe has surpassed him with 13 goals and two assists. This performance highlights Alvarez's significant contribution to his current team.
Despite his current focus on Atletico Madrid, Alvarez remains aware of the speculation surrounding his potential future moves. He acknowledges the frequent discussions about him and Barcelona on social media in Spain. However, he emphasises that his present commitment is with Atletico and plans to reassess his situation at the end of the season.
Since joining Atletico Madrid, only six players from Europe's top five leagues have scored more than Alvarez: Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski, Serhou Guirassy, and Mohamed Salah. His impressive goal tally underscores his value as a striker.
The forward's journey from Manchester City saw him win six major trophies over two seasons at Etihad Stadium before making the switch to Spain. His achievements there have set a high standard for his career at Atletico Madrid.
Alvarez's openness to future opportunities reflects a strategic approach to his career while maintaining dedication to his current club responsibilities. As he continues to perform well in LaLiga, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely for any developments regarding potential transfers.
