OFFICIAL: The 'bombshell' of Atlético signing a 'star' on Barça's radar is confirmed

Diego Simeone's dream has come true. Julián Álvarez is his new player. The 'spider' arrived at Atlético de Madrid, after the colchoneros reached an agreement with Manchester City for a figure close to 75 million euros plus another 20 in variables. This is the most expensive sale in the history of the English team and the second most expensive signing in the history of the rojiblancos.

The insistence of the Argentine coach was key for the world champion and Copa América champion to decide to move to LaLiga. The coach has always seen him as the striker he needed to put together a strong squad with which to fight for all the titles in the 2024/25 season. The striker will have the task of solving the goal problems at Atlético de Madrid. There he will meet players like Sorloth and Le Normand, so they will have no excuses when it comes to attacking.

Guardiola loses one of his best players

The departure of Álvarez, who was once on the radar of FC Barcelona, ​​was a hard blow for Pep Guardiola, who was forced to say goodbye to one of his best players. The Argentine was not happy with the minutes he was getting in England, so in recent weeks he revealed on several occasions his desire to leave the Premier League. However, the positive thing for the 'citizens' is that they will have plenty of money to look for his possible replacement.

Julián signed a contract until 2030 with Atlético, thus demonstrating the trust that both parties have in each other and the desire to achieve great things. The forward is expected to make his debut with the team this Monday, August 19 in the first matchday of LaLiga, where Simeone's team will face Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica.