Alvarez Deal Still On Despite Atletico Setback
Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez is on the verge of completing his move to Atletico Madrid, despite a setback in the Spanish club’s transfer plans. The Argentine forward is set to become the most expensive signing in Atletico’s history, as the club pushes ahead with the deal despite facing difficulties in offloading Samu Omorodian to Chelsea.
Atletico had initially hoped to generate funds from the sale of Omorodian to facilitate the Alvarez transfer, but negotiations with Chelsea have hit a stumbling block. The Spanish club are now exploring the possibility of reviving their interest in Joao Felix, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Stamford Bridge.
Despite the challenges faced by Atletico, the deal for Alvarez is expected to be finalized in the coming days. City will be forced to find a replacement for the versatile forward, who played a crucial role in the team’s success last season.
Pep Guardiola has indicated that the club will remain patient in the transfer market, waiting for the right opportunity to arise. “We will see the chances at the end of the market if a club needs to sell more than now,” Guardiola stated. The City boss emphasized the club’s commitment to fair financial dealings, suggesting they will not be rushed into making a hasty decision.
With the transfer window set to close at the end of the month, the coming weeks will be crucial for Manchester City as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
As the Alvarez deal nears completion, attention will turn to the potential replacements who could fill the void left by the departing Argentine.
