Sources have revealed that Atlético Madrid has set its sights on Manchester City striker Julián Álvarez as a potential replacement for Álvaro Morata, should the Spanish captain make a move to AC Milan this summer. Álvarez, who joined the Premier League champions in 2022 from River Plate, has been in impressive form, scoring 36 goals in 103 games. Despite his success, he has struggled to secure a spot in the starting XI due to Erling Haaland’s presence.
A 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina and recently crowned Copa América champion, Julián Álvarez has expressed his desire for more playing time. In response to questions about his future, he mentioned being content at Manchester City but left the door open by saying, “We shall see.” This has caught the attention of Atlético Madrid, who are keen on making him a key player in Diego Simeone’s new project.
With the departure of Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, Atlético Madrid is on the lookout for reinforcements in their attacking line. While players like Artem Dovbyk and Alexander Sørloth have been on their radar, sources indicate that the club is prepared to make a significant financial effort to secure the services of Julián Álvarez if Álvaro Morata decides to leave.
Rumors have been swirling about Álvaro Morata’s future at Atlético Madrid, with reports suggesting that the Spanish forward had agreed to personal terms with AC Milan. While Morata initially expressed his love for Atlético on social media and turned down an offer from a Saudi Pro League side, recent developments indicate that he is now inclined to continue his career in Italy. AC Milan could activate Morata’s €15m release clause to facilitate the move.
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has identified Julián Álvarez as the ideal candidate to lead the team’s attack. Despite the potential departure of Morata, Simeone sees Álvarez as the perfect fit for the No. 9 role. The coming days will be crucial in determining Morata’s future and executing Atlético Madrid’s plan to secure Álvarez.
Álvaro Morata’s recent interactions on social media have raised eyebrows, with the player responding to criticism from fans about his potential departure from Atlético. In a now-deleted message, Morata expressed his frustrations, citing a lack of respect from the media and fans in Spain. This comes after his return from a loan spell at Juventus, highlighting the challenges he has faced during his time at Atlético Madrid.