Atlético Madrid has officially completed the signing of Julián Álvarez from Manchester City for a reported €75 million, with an additional €20 million in potential variables. The 24-year-old Argentine forward has signed a six-year contract with the Spanish club, committing until 2030. This transfer marks a significant coup for Atlético, making Álvarez the second most expensive signing in the club’s history.Álvarez leaves Manchester City after two highly successful seasons, during which he scored 36 goals and provided 18 assists in 103 appearances. His trophy haul with City includes two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. In his farewell message, Álvarez expressed gratitude to Manchester City, saying, ‘During this time, I grew and learned a lot as a player and as a person’.The signing of Álvarez is part of Atlético Madrid’s ambitious plans for the upcoming season. He joins other new arrivals Alexander Sorloth and Robin Le Normand as the club aims to compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona. Atlético’s coach, Diego Simeone, has long targeted Álvarez, and his arrival is expected to ‘revolutionize’ the fanbase and increase the club’s revenue.In related transfer news, Real Madrid has rejected a record-breaking offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli for Brazilian player Vinicius Jr.. According to reports, Al Ahli offered Vinicius a five-year contract worth nearly $1 billion, with the player’s salary set at around $900 million. However, both Vinicius and Real Madrid have declined the offer, stating that there will be no negotiations. This rejection underscores the commitment of top players to European clubs despite lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
Key points
- Atlético Madrid signs Julián Álvarez from Manchester City for €75 million plus €20 million in variables.
- Álvarez signs a six-year contract with Atlético Madrid until 2030.
- Real Madrid rejects a record-breaking offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli for Vinicius Jr.
- The transfer market sees top players committing to European clubs despite lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
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Contradictions👾There is a slight discrepancy in the reported transfer fee for Julián Álvarez, with some sources stating €75 million plus €20 million in variables, while others report €80 million or €82 million.
