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JULIAN ALVAREZ HAS ATTRACTED INTEREST FROM BOTH ARSENAL AND LIVERPOOL ON THE BACK OF A STELLAR DEBUT SEASON WITH ATLETICO MADRID, AFTER LEAVING MANCHESTER CITY JUST 12 MONTHS AGO 09:04, 28
May 2025 Julian Alvarez's stellar debut season with Atletico Madrid has caught the attention of Arsenal and Liverpool. But the Argentine is reportedly hesitant about a Premier League
return. Just a year ago, he departed Manchester City for Spain. Long hailed as a promising talent, Alvarez had made his mark in Manchester, although he was clearly second to Erling Haaland
in the pecking order. Atletico swooped in, shelling out over £80million to bring him to La Liga. City approved the sale, reaping substantial profits. But it was a move that came back to
haunt Pep Guardiola, whose team imploded and looked sorely lacking in firepower for long periods of a dismal campaign, while their former man flourished. Alvarez has swiftly adapted to life
under Diego Simeone. He's been the spearhead for Atletico, netting 29 goals across all competitions this year - catching the eye of Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta as they look to revamp
their squads. Spanish publication Marca reports newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool and runners-up Arsenal have both expressed interest in the 25-year-old. They suggest the
Gunners are seen as the 'strongest bidder', with a striker high on their wishlist. Alvarez is familiar with the rigours of the Premier League but remains unsure about a return to
England, given his smooth transition in Spain and how well he's integrated into the Atletico squad. The Spanish publication also suggests Barcelona could offer Alvarez the opportunity
to stay in La Liga, seeing him as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski. The Catalans clinched the domestic double, defeating Atletico along the way. The World Cup winner has become a
fan favourite in Madrid, expressing his devotion to the club and its supporters, reports the Mirror. On social media, he shared: "The first season at home is coming to an end. Thank you
for always being there and for making me feel like I belong from day one." Alvarez has spent just one year of his six-year contract with Atletico, where he's seen as the key man
up front. Liverpool are on the hunt for added firepower and could have a bigger transfer kitty if Darwin Nunez departs, while Arsenal's forward search hinges on securing Viktor
Gyokeres. Article continues below Atletico's president Enrique Cerezo has put to bed any speculation about Alvarez leaving, stating: "Julian Alvarez is a player of Atletico de
Madrid. He's very happy here, he is our player and he will remain our player. He was raised at Atletico Madrid and he will die at Atletico Madrid."