Chelsea and Arsenal remain firmly in Julian Alvarez transfer pictureAnd the striker has now added new intrigue to the situation with comments about his future after facing Tottenham in the Champions League.
The Atlético Madrid forward put in a standout performance in the first leg of the round of 16 against Tottenham Hotspur, scoring twice and providing an assist in a 5–2 win at the Metropolitano.
However, his comments after the match have caught the attention of Argentina. according to TYC SportsWhen the 26-year-old was asked directly about his future he refused to fully commit to staying at Atletico next season.
The comments come as interest from England continues to grow. As mentioned earlier, both armory And chelsea Having been linked with the striker, the Gunners also submitted an offer of €100m plus €20m (£85m + £17m) which was rejected by Atlético.
Alvarez's comments spark fresh speculation
When Álvarez was questioned about his plans beyond the current campaign, he responded cautiously.
"I don't know, maybe yes, maybe no. I'm happy here. I think about the day-to-day and work to improve. I never said anything or spoke bad about the club. I'm very grateful and today the fans showed me their affection again."
He also addressed the continued speculation online.
"My future? I have nothing to say, except that I am happy here at Atlético. People talk a lot on social media, but these are just things that people say. Anyone can publish what they think or believe and it keeps growing. I never said anything."
The comments come as the striker continues to attract keen interest across Europe. Arsenal had previously submitted an offer of €100m plus €20m in bonuses (£85m + £17m), which was rejected by Atlético.
Meanwhile, reports from Argentina have recently suggested that Chelsea have made the most advanced contact with the player's camp.
performance against tottenham
Alvarez's performance against Tottenham ensured he returned to the spotlight. The Argentine assisted Marcos Llorente early in the match and scored the opening goal soon after after a mistake by goalkeeper Antonin Kinski. He later sealed his brace on the counter-attack with a precise finish on goal.
The performance also confirmed that Álvarez has recovered from a difficult period in front of goal. The World Cup winner had earlier suffered a drought of 16 matches and 65 days without scoring.
He ended that run in the Copa del Rey against Barcelona and has since scored in the Champions League against Club Brugge and in La Liga against Real Oviedo.
Reflecting on that period, Alvarez said: "I've always been calm. I feel good. There were some weeks when things weren't working out, but I always give my all on the field. Things can get better or worse, but I always play at 100%. That's why the coaching staff and my teammates value me."
Currently, Atletico are third in La Liga with 54 points and will also face Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final.
Meanwhile, with Premier League interest already well-documented, Alvarez's careful wording ensures that discussions around a potential move to Arsenal or Chelsea will continue to attract attention.
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