Atlético Madrid President Issues Strong Statement on Julián Álvarez’s Future

Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has strongly addressed rumors about Julián Álvarez’s future. He says the Argentine forward is “very happy” in Madrid and will stay with the team for many years.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Cerezo firmly stated that Álvarez is “a player of Atlético de Madrid” and will not leave. He added, “He was raised at Atlético de Madrid and he will die at Atlético de Madrid.” This comes amid reports linking big clubs to Álvarez. He joined Atlético from Manchester City in August 2024 for a club-record fee of up to €95 million. Álvarez has quickly become a key player in Diego Simeone’s team.

ALVÁREZ’S IMPACT AND ATLÉTICO’S SEASON

Álvarez, a 2022 World Cup winner, has added energy and skill to Atlético’s attack. This season, he has scored and assisted regularly in La Liga. Atlético are third in the league standings, five points behind leaders Real Madrid and two ahead of fourth-placed Athletic Club. The team is competing for a Champions League spot and sees Álvarez as a key player for the future. He also played important roles for Argentina in the Paris 2024 Olympics and Copa América.

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR ATLÉTICO AND ÁLVAREZ?

With the club’s leadership clear that Álvarez is not for sale, the focus is on Atlético’s upcoming matches. Their next game is against Real Betis, sixth in the table and aiming for a European spot. Atlético want to keep their lead over their rivals. For Álvarez, these games are another chance to excel as he adjusts to life in Madrid. Atlético’s goals are high, and Álvarez is expected to be central to their plans in both domestic and European competitions.