Julian Alvarez believes shifting to Atletico Madrid will permit him to grow to be “the very best model” of himself, having left Manchester Metropolis in a €95million (£81.5m) deal.
Alvarez known as time on his two-year keep on the Etihad Stadium earlier this week, having gained two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, the Champions League, the UEFA Tremendous Cup and the Membership World Cup after becoming a member of from River Plate in 2022.
The Argentina worldwide scored 36 targets in 103 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s facet, 19 of which got here in 54 outings final season.
No different Metropolis participant made as many appearances as Alvarez throughout all competitions and Guardiola was eager to maintain him on the membership, however the 24-year-old had his coronary heart set on a brand new problem.
“I felt like I wanted a change in my profession, a brand new problem,” Alvarez informed reporters at his Atletico unveiling on Friday.
“I really feel like this can be a membership the place I can get the instruments and the area to grow to be the very best model of myself as a soccer participant.
“From the very first second, even earlier than it was official, individuals have been very supportive. Many followers had been on the airport ready for the flight to land.
“That assist and affection from the start makes me actually blissful. It makes me assured too. I’m very grateful.”
Alvarez is the most costly of three signings made by Atleti forward of the brand new marketing campaign, which they start by travelling to Villarreal on Monday.
Diego Simeone’s males have additionally spent €34.5m on centre-back Robin Le Normand from Actual Sociedad, in addition to finishing a €32m swoop for Villarreal striker Alexander Sorloth.
They noticed a possible transfer for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher stall this week, nonetheless, as a result of collapse of an settlement over Samu Omorodion going the opposite method.
