Julián Alvarez Set to Leave: Where Would He Rank Among the Most Expensive Players of All Time?
Julián Alvarez has confirmed his intention to leave Atlético Madrid in the summer transfer window, amid speculation surrounding his future. The Argentina international has been linked with moves to Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal. Alvarez stated, "I try to be an honest person. I spoke with Atletico Madrid, and I think a transfer is the best option. I want to fulfil my dream."
Atlético Madrid, however, is determined to either keep Alvarez or sell him for the highest price. Reports suggest that Real Madrid offered €150 million for the 26-year-old, but the offer was not considered genuine by Atlético. Barcelona is expected to make a more realistic offer, with initial discussions indicating a fee of over €100m, potentially around €130m.
Such a fee would make Alvarez the most valuable sale in Atlético's history, surpassing the €120m paid by Barcelona for Antoine Griezmann in 2019. It would also make Alvarez the most expensive Argentinian player of all time, overtaking Enzo Fernández's €121m move to Chelsea in 2023. With accumulated transfer fees of €226.4m, Alvarez would become the eighth most expensive player of all time, surpassing Griezmann.
Atlético Madrid, however, is determined to either keep Alvarez or sell him for the highest price. Reports suggest that Real Madrid offered €150 million for the 26-year-old, but the offer was not considered genuine by Atlético. Barcelona is expected to make a more realistic offer, with initial discussions indicating a fee of over €100m, potentially around €130m.
Such a fee would make Alvarez the most valuable sale in Atlético's history, surpassing the €120m paid by Barcelona for Antoine Griezmann in 2019. It would also make Alvarez the most expensive Argentinian player of all time, overtaking Enzo Fernández's €121m move to Chelsea in 2023. With accumulated transfer fees of €226.4m, Alvarez would become the eighth most expensive player of all time, surpassing Griezmann.
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