What if the story between Julián Álvarez and Atlético de Madrid started again? It’s still early to know, but this week could mark a turning point in the Argentine center forward’s season with the Colchoneros. After announcing his desires elsewhere in the middle of the World Cup, the 2022 World champion was engaged in an intense standoff with Madrid management, who refused to let him go, whatever the price. Finally remaining at Atlético, Álvarez was taken in by his supporters on his return to the Metropolitano, they who had not forgotten his words. The whistles and rejection from supporters added to the difficult start to the season for the former Manchester City player, between irregular performances and a muscle injury.
But these last seven days could mark the beginning of his redemption. Decisive last weekend on the pitch of Espanyol Barcelona (0-1), then scorer in the Champions League in the middle of the week in Stuttgart (1-1), Álvarez gave the Madrilenians victory this Saturday in La Liga, by scoring the only goal of the match against Deportivo La Coruña on a serve from Grimaldo (1-0). A first achievement in the league this season, warmly welcomed by his teammates and supporters. The evening could have ended there for the player trained at River Plate, but he chose to speak at the microphone of Movistar+ in order to send his most sincere apologies to Atlético fans after the eventful summer period.
The beginning of reconciliation?
“ I wanted to apologize to our supporters for the comments I made during the World Cup. It was a mistake, both in how I phrased them and when I said them. Especially since I understand why the supporters were angry. I would have been angry myself if I had been in their place. Even more so when you see how much they supported me. They were very generous, and I am truly grateful to them. I would also like to thank the team, as they supported me throughout this period “, he explained first.
“ I feel better and better. I’m grateful to all my teammates because they supported me. I work to improve myself. I have been feeling better for a few matches, both physically and in terms of play.he continued. I want to help the team and give the best of myself. When you feel good in life, it shows on the pitch. Even though we are professionals, everything has an influence. I feel good and ready to fight for everything. I hope that through hard work and humility I can turn things around. » Words that could help ease tensions and begin a new start for Álvarez, under contract until 2030 with Atlético.
