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By Piyush Wankhede
Posted on May 2, 2026 12:00 am | Updated on May 1, 2026 5:56 pm
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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone confirms interest from Arsenal in Julian Alvarez. In this case, showing the talent of his player that has made many top clubs eye a move to sign him.
Diego Simeone confirms Arsenal’s interest in Julian Alvarez
As per reports, Diego Simeone has confirmed that many top clubs including Arsenal are showing interest to sign Julian Alvarez. Thus, showing us how the Atletico Madrid’s star striker keeps on catching eyes. He has been the main man for Atletico across all competitions.
In this case, he keeps on linking play, leading the front line and scoring goals to get results for the team. Atletico have scored 35 goals in UEFA Champions League this season for which he remains a big reason.
Diego spoke before their first leg of UEFA Champions League clash. In this case, he was directly asked if Arsenal are exploring a move to sign Julian Alvarez. Simeone said, “I just suppose it is normal. He is an extraordinary player…There is interest from Arsenal, Paris St Germain, Barcelona and other teams. But it is nothing we are concerned about.” His comments directly tell us what Arsenal are planning. Meanwhile, it also tells us that Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona too are keeping an eye on him.
Alvarez joined Atletico Madrid in 2024 for a transfer fee of £82 million. Before that, he enjoyed his time at Manchester City in the Premier League. In this case, winning top trophies with them. Since joining Atletico his performances have been top notch. Thus, he is doing what was expected from him and proving himself in this league.
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Diego Simeone feels the impact of Alvarez at Atletico
SEASON 2024/25 NUMBERS FOR ATLETICO MADRID:
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
La Liga 37 17 4
UCL 10 7 1
Copa Del Rey 7 5 2
Club World Cup 3 0 1
Therefore, totaling 29 goals and 8 assists in 57 appearances for the club.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
La Liga 29 8 4
UCL 14 10 4
Copa Del Rey 4 2 1
Supercopa 1 0 0
In this case, scoring 20 goals and creating 9 assists in 48 games for the club. These numbers tell how exceptional he has been. Especially in the Champions League where he has 14 G/A in 14 games. Therefore, as Diego Simeone says, interest from top club does not feel surprising.
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Arsenal see Alvarez as key to their success
Arsenal’s interest to sign Julian Alvarez does not feel surprising. He has been linking plays and creating goals this season. Also, his ability to score goals in tight situations makes him a very interesting football player. Meanwhile, the Gunners suffer from attacking issues. They have failed to convert chances. Thus, it has costed them a lot on key matches.
Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez may fit in Arsenal team like how a hand fits perfectly in a glove. However, Atletico Madrid will not sell him easily. They seem him as part of their future. In this case, Arsenal might need to make an offer that is too big to resist. Also, what Alvarez feels, will be important in this deal.
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Author’s Opinion
Diego Simeone talks about interest from Arsenal in signing Julian Alvarez. In this case, he also mentions some other top clubs exploring a move for Alvarez. Thus, highlighting the talent he has that has caught the attention of many clubs. However, Atletico want to keep him at the club. Therefore, it will be interesting to see, will Diego Simeone allow Julian Alvarez to sign for Arsenal this summer?
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Piyush Wankhede
Piyush Wankhede is a Junior Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing articles focused on football news, match developments, and player performances. As an emerging voice in football journalism, he provides clear and engaging coverage that helps readers stay updated on key events and stories in the sport. Through his work at Six Sports, Piyush delivers concise match reports, player analyses, and feature pieces that highlight trends and narratives shaping modern football. His writing combines attention to detail with accessibility, making it easy for readers to follow football developments.
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