Argentina Fans Celebrate Messi World Cup Goal in Toronto
Argentina Fans Celebrate Messi World Cup Goal in Toronto
Arsenal Football Newsletter
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Julian Alvarez has publicly asked Atletico Madrid to sell him this summer in a bombshell interview at the World Cup.
Alvarez has been the subject of intense transfer interest already this summer after his sensational season with Atleti, with Arsenal understood to be among his suitors.
And now he has pleaded with his employers to allow him to move on to a new challenge.
Alvarez spoke with ESPN Argentina in a post-match interview following Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in their second World Cup group game, speaking on his club-level future for the first time.
“The best thing for everyone is a transfer,” he admitted. “And I want to fulfill my dream.”
Julian Alvarez is currently away at the World Cup
“I don't think it's the right time to talk about this, but I can't hide either,” he added.
“I have to be honest, and I spoke with the people at the club, the ones I needed to speak with.”
Alvarez’s words will come as positive news to the leading European clubs who are pursuing a deal to sign him.
Barcelona are the frontrunners, with Real Madrid and double Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain also keen.
Atleti are loathe to sell Alvarez but the strength of feeling expressed by the 26-year-old Argentine could move the needle.
Argentina’s win over Austria in Dallas on Monday came courtesy of fourth and fifth goals at this World Cup for 38-year-old Lionel Messi, who moved two ahead of previous record-holder Miroslav Klose of Germany to become the outright top scorer in the history of the World Cup on 18 goals.