Paris Saint-Germain are making a bold move for Julian Alvarez. ‘AS’ reveals that Mateu Alemany has initiated talks with the French club’s board, who are prepared to table an offer of up to €150 million to secure the Argentine from Atletico Madrid.
What once seemed like a distant dream for Barcelona could soon become a reality for PSG. The French giants have the financial clout to tempt both Julian Alvarez and Atletico Madrid into agreeing to a record-breaking transfer. If completed, this deal would mark the most expensive sale in Atletico’s history.
On Thursday, ‘AS’ reported that PSG have taken significant steps to sign the man nicknamed the ‘Spider’, with serious negotiations already underway. Atletico’s Mateu Alemany is spearheading discussions over the potential summer transfer of Julian Alvarez.
The saga is layered with multiple interests. Atletico’s director of football had previously attempted to sign Kang-in Lee in January, while Goncalo Ramos remains on their radar. Furthermore, the strong relationship between former Atletico owner Miguel Angel Gil Marin and PSG’s Qatari leadership has facilitated smooth communication. At the Metropolitano, there is an understanding that if Alvarez decides to leave, negotiating with a financially dominant club like PSG would be preferable, especially as it avoids strengthening domestic rivals such as Barcelona.
According to ‘AS’, Atletico have made it clear that Julian Alvarez will not be sold for less than €100 million. The Argentine, who joined from Manchester City for €75 million, would only be available for offers starting in the nine-figure range. The final deal is expected to reach €140-150 million, a sum that would be difficult for Atletico to refuse.
Atletico’s record-breaking sale
If completed, this transfer would eclipse Atletico’s previous record sale of €120 million for Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona in 2019. Other notable departures include Lucas Hernandez to Bayern Munich for €80 million, Rodri to Manchester City for €70 million, Joao Felix to Chelsea for €52 million, and both Thomas Partey to Arsenal and Matheus Cunha to Wolves for €50 million each.
The negotiations for Kang-in Lee and Goncalo Ramos are separate from the monumental Alvarez deal. For Luis Enrique, Alvarez would be a marquee addition to PSG’s squad. For Atletico, it would represent a massive, albeit bittersweet, financial windfall. Despite facing criticism at times, the ‘Spider’ has been Diego Simeone’s most influential player over the last two seasons, amassing 49 goals and 17 assists in 106 appearances for the ‘Rojiblancos’.