Real Madrid’s ambitious attempt to sign Julian Alvarez appears to have entered a period of uncertainty after Los Blancos emerged as candidates for the Argentinian earlier this week.
According to Fabrizio Romano, communication between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid regarding Alvarez has now stopped.
Los Blancos have not submitted any new offer since their initial proposal earlier this week, leaving negotiations effectively at a standstill.
Real Madrid had officially revealed that they had submitted a €150 million bid for the Argentine forward. Atletico responded on social media, brutally mocking their cross-city rivals.
Alvarez has established himself as one of the most complete forwards in European football since arriving at Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid are no longer interested in Julian Alvarez. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
His goalscoring ability, relentless work rate and tactical intelligence have made him one of the most admired players in La Liga, naturally attracting attention from clubs across the continent.
Atletico Madrid remain in a strong position
Atletico have been very clear in their stance that a sale is not on the cards this summer.
Alvarez remains one of the cornerstones of Diego Simeone’s project, and the club know they hold a valuable negotiating position.
That reality appears to have contributed to the current silence between the clubs. Barcelona are also interested in the 26-year-old, but there is no movement on that front either.
If Atletico open the door at all, which in itself is a big question mark, it could see the two biggest clubs in Spain go head-to-head to try to sign Alvarez.
Real Madrid may need to look elsewhere
Real Madrid made an audacious attempt for Alvarez. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
If Real Madrid were actually interested in signing Alvarez, and if this was not just political play from Florentino Perez to win the elections, they may have to recalibrate their plans.
Alvarez is widely regarded as one of the few forwards capable of leading an elite attack for the next decade. That quality naturally comes with a price tag that places him among the most expensive players in world football.
Madrid also have a stacked attack. The club have the likes of Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Endrick all vying for a spot in Mourinho’s team, and adding Alvarez to the mix could result in further confusion.
Whether Atletico’s stance changes later in the summer remains to be seen, but for now, the club’s pursuit of Alvarez has reached a temporary standstill.
