ATLETICO TARGET MAN CITY’S ALVAREZ AS MORATA REPLACEMENT
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Manchester City striker Julián Álvarez is Atlético Madrid’s first choice to replace Álvaro Morata should the Spain captain join AC Milan this summer, according to sources.
Álvarez, 24, has scored 36 goals in 103 games since joining the Premier League champions in the summer of 2022 from River Plate but has failed to break into the starting XI because of Erling Haaland’s presence.
A 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina and newly crowned Copa América champion, Álvarez was recently questioned about his future and though he insisted he is happy at City, he also added: “We shall see.”
Atleti are aware that City will not make things easy for them so they are not ruling out a loan deal.
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Álvarez wants more playing time and Atlético are happy to make him one of the pillars of coach Diego Simeone’s new project. Atlético have considered different alternatives to strengthen their attacking line after the club announced the departure of Netherlands forward Memphis Depay.
Girona’s Artem Dovbyk and Villarreal’s Alexander Sørloth are among the players that the Rojiblancos have monitored in recent months.
However, sources have claimed that Atlético are willing to make a financial effort to sign Álvarez if Morata leaves the club this summer. Other sources have confirmed to ESPN that Morata has already agreed personal terms with Milan but is yet to formally sign.
Morata’s future at Atlético has been in doubt in recent weeks with reports that the former Chelsea forward was close to joining Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah. Morata, 31, turned down the offer and declared his love for Atlético on social media. However, sources have confirmed that Morata has now decided to leave and continue his career at AC Milan.
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