Real Madrid is allegedly interested in acquiring Argentine striker Julian Alvarez, who is 21 years old, on a short-term contract at a reduced price.
In a report from Spanish source Fichajes, Real Madrid has set their eyes on Julian Alvarez, with a deal expected to take place during the summer transfer window in 2019. In fact, with his current contract ending in a little more than a year, the 21-year-old River Plate forward may possibly be available on a bargain-basement deal with the club.
Julian Alvarez joined River Plate from Atletico Calchin in 2016, and he has made rapid progress in the club’s youth development programme. He made his debut for the Argentine club’s first team in only two years, when he was just 18 years old and has since gone on to establish himself as a fixture in their attacking midfield.
Particularly memorable for the 21-year-old has been the current campaign, in which he has 11 goals and as many assists in 35 games across all competitions. His development over the past couple of years has not gone unnoticed, with Real Madrid, one of the most powerful teams in the world, expressing an interest in signing him in the near future.
Real Madrid has been on the hunt for the finest young talents all around the globe for many years, and they continue to do so today. Recent years, however, have seen a significant increase in attention paid to the possibilities of South American countries, with such an approach bringing them players like Federico Valverde, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrygo Goes, among others.
Alvarez may be the next South American attacker to be on the Merengues’ radar, as confirmed by the recent reports coming in
The three players listed above have now established themselves as regulars for Real Madrid after their impressive development at the Santiago Bernabeu. Moreover, it seems as if Alvarez may be the next South American attacker to be on the Merengues’ radar, with their interest being reasonable given the club’s ongoing quest for an offensive reinforcement for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.
It’s possible that they’ll look at bolstering the wide areas as well, particularly if Marco Asensio becomes surplus to needs, as some sources have suggested. The fact that Real Madrid is trying to assist a seamless transition to the next generation, with Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale both approaching the age of 30, should come as no surprise. Alvarez has emerged as a potential target.
Due to the fact that the Argentinean international’s contract with River Plate will expire in less than 15 months, the club has an additional reason to seek a low-cost transaction in the midst of a pandemic that has had a negative impact on the bottom lines of almost every team in the league.
However, with the increasing amount of interest in the 21-year-old, it would be fascinating to see whether Real Madrid is able to beat the competition to sign him. Quite a few clubs have noticed him. This will make the transfer saga a bit more interesting in the upcoming days.
