Julian Alvarez wanted a new challenge in his football career and chose to join Atletico Madrid this summer.
Atletico Madrid’s new striker Julian Alvarez has revealed. He is open to playing in any position in the forward line at the Bernabeu. If boss Diego Simeone wishes to, Diario AS reported on Friday UFABET
Alvarez has become Atletico Madrid’s second most expensive signing. After Joao Felix having joined from Manchester City for an initial fee of €70m plus €25m in add-ons. With the 24-year-old set to make his La Liga debut at Villarreal on Monday.
‘First of all, I want to play in any position. As long as I’m on the pitch and I can help the team, I’m happy.’ Alvarez said, after Simeone reportedly plans to field the Argentine alongside Antoine Griezmann in attack. With Alexander Sørloth leading the line.
The Argentine forward also revealed that. He did not ask about Rodrigo Hernandez Rodri, the Spanish midfielder for Manchester City and formerly of Atletico Madrid. But only congratulated the 28-year-old midfielder after winning the European Championship.
‘I felt like I needed a change in my football career, a new challenge. This is the club where they gave me the best tools.’
‘(Leonel) Scaloni used to tell the players ‘as long as they play and have rhythm. We will have a place,’ the 24-year-old forward said of his Argentina status.
Asked what he has learned from Pep Guardiola at City, the Argentine forward replied: ‘I have learned a lot over the years. Each one has their own thing. They are the two best in history and I can still learn.’
‘I feel like I will continue to learn, improve and I am very excited to get to know a coach like El Cholo and play in the Spanish league.’