Julian Alvarez hopes to “depart a mark” at Atletico Madrid as he dismissed questions over his future.
Alvarez joined Atletico in a big-money transfer from Manchester Metropolis in 2024, and has since scored 40 objectives in 79 appearances throughout all competitions.
The Argentina worldwide loved a nice begin to this season, although he has solely scored twice in his final eight video games.
Atleti face Atletico Baleares within the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, and when requested if he has thought-about his future within the Spanish capital, Alvarez defined he’s as a substitute specializing in main Diego Simeone’s workforce to titles.
He advised Panini Cromos: “With Atletico, clearly I’d prefer to win these titles. Why? As a result of the sensation of lifting a trophy may be very stunning, and I additionally wish to depart a mark on the membership.
“The reality is I really feel superb [at Atletico]. They made all the things very straightforward for me. Additionally, having many Argentine team-mates helps loads in day-to-day life.
“I felt that I used to be going to have my house, that I’d be capable to develop to search out my finest model and, effectively, I believe that I’ve grown loads, each as a participant and individual, and I’m on that path of at all times wanting extra.”
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After successful 9 Copa del Rey titles in a 37-year span between 1960 and 1996, Atletico have solely lifted the trophy as soon as within the final 28 editions (in 2013), in Simeone’s first full season as head coach.
Atletico sit fourth in LaLiga, 9 factors behind leaders Barcelona.
Simeone was requested if he’s contemplating any strikes within the January switch market, or if he’ll enable gamers to go away in the hunt for common minutes.
“There’s at all times some restlessness amongst gamers and their representatives,” Simeone stated.
“It’s their time to work. With a World Cup in between, there will probably be gamers who at all times wish to present themselves, though nothing ensures they’ll play elsewhere.”