Julian Alvarez’s agent has fuelled hypothesis of a transfer away from Atletico Madrid by admitting “there aren’t many Argentines who don’t have a sense for Barcelona”.
Alvarez loved a productive first season at Atletico after becoming a member of from Manchester Metropolis, scoring 29 objectives in all competitions as Diego Simeone’s males completed third in La Liga.
The 25-year-old is rumoured to be on Barca’s wishlist as they search a successor to Robert Lewandowski and his consultant Fernando Hidalgo did little to quell discuss of a transfer to Catalonia.
Hidalgo instructed the Solo Para Cules podcast on El Chiringuito: “I perceive that they [Atleti] have obtained many calls, however at all times, from what I’ve mentioned with the membership heirarchy, is that Atlético’s place on this market is that Julián stays for subsequent season.
“You already know the admiration that Julián has for Spanish golf equipment. And clearly following Leo Messi’s profession since he was a boy… I don’t assume there are a lot of Argentines who don’t have a sense for Barça.”
Cubarsi reward for Alvarez
Barcelona clinched a league and cup double final season and obtained loads of plaudits for his or her model of play beneath Hansi Flick.
That has impressed Alvarez, in accordance with Hidalgo, who revealed his shopper was additionally appreciative of remarks made by Barca centre-half Pau Cubarsi.
In March, Cubarsi was requested which participant he want to see at Barca and responded by title checking Alvarez.
Hidalgo added: “It’s not simply how Barca performed this season, Julián may be very grateful to many gamers who’ve at all times spoken very nicely of him, akin to Cubarsí.
“That makes him motivated, however I repeat that right now is Atlético, he’s very glad right here. We’ll see how the negotiation is. You realize completely nicely that soccer may be very changeable and good issues are going to return.”
Alvarez is presently on worldwide responsibility with Argentina and is anticipated to play tonight when the world champions tackle Chile in Santiago.