Atletico Madrid is willing to fulfill the asking price of River Plate’s young talent

DBasia.news – Atletico Madrid are reportedly willing to pay for the price charged by River Plate for the services of their young talent, Julian Alvarez, who is one of the most sought-after players in South America, the 21-year-old player has played an important role in bringing his club to Argentina’s Primera Division champions.

Young striker belonging to the Argentine giants, River Plate, Julian Alvarez has become the target of several European clubs who are interested in signing him including, Fiorentina, AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen.

As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Atletico Madrid are the latest club to show interest in the services of the 21-year-old player.

The Spanish media further added that Los Rojiblancos were willing to meet the asking price demanded by River Plate for Alvarez of 20 million euros (around Rp. 340 billion).

Which makes the defending La Liga champions the favorite to obtain his services as the two clubs have good relations so that an agreement can be reached.

At the moment Atletico have Luis Suarez in the striker position, but considering that he is 34 years old, the Spanish club must find a long-term solution.

So it would bea good idea to sign Alvarez and let Suarez guide him for a season before eventually becoming his successor.

Julian Alvarez has spent three seasons with the Argentine club with a total of 90 appearances and contributed 30 goals including 19 goals in 2021.