The Atlético de Madrid puts big on Julián Álvarez. Arrived last summer as a centerpiece of the new Colchonero project for 75 million euros, the Argentinian striker is at the heart of the club's plans, who negotiates with his entourage an extension of contract beyond 2030, according to El Desmarque. Despite a liberating clause set at 490 million euros and a current lease already over six years, the leaders want to secure their star and offer him a leading role on duration. Well integrated into the Spanish capital, appreciated by the locker room and in perfect relationship with Simeone, the former Manchester City player seems to be fulfilled under the Rojiblancas colors. He scored 29 goals last season, making the best season of his young career on an individual level.
However, in the background, persistent rumors come to qualify the idea of an extension. After El Chiringuitosome relatives of the Argentine international would consider that it is not fully valued by Simeone, even regretting the choice of having joined Atlético. A feeling that fuels speculation, especially since clubs like FC Barcelona carefully monitor its evolution for after Lewandowski.
