Key Takeaways:
- Julian Alvarez has netted 7 goals and made 4 assists in his opening 8 matches of the season
- The Argentine struck five times over his last two La Liga games and contributed to a 5-1 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt
- Barcelona are reportedly interested in Alvarez, despite his commitment to Atletico Madrid
Impressive Start to the Season at Atletico Madrid
Julian Alvarez has quickly established himself at Atletico Madrid following his arrival in the summer of 2024 from Manchester City. The 25-year-old Argentine striker has made a remarkable impact, tallying 7 goals and 4 assists from just 8 appearances at the outset of the season. Notably, he found the net five times over his last two La Liga fixtures against Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid. Alvarez also produced an outstanding performance midweek, scoring a goal and providing two assists as Atletico triumphed 5-1 over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
🚨 Julián Álvarez on his future and Barça links: “I’m very calm. There’s always talk but the truth is that the season is just starting now”.
“My focus is on improving every day, win for Atlético. That’s the only thing on my mind… social media stories are beyond me”, told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/xuC1m1UGjK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 30, 2025
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atletico Madrid (2024-) | 65 | 36 | 11 |
| Manchester City | 103 | 36 | 19 |
Media Spotlight and Transfer Links
Alvarez’s prolific start has not gone unnoticed by European football’s elite. Media reports indicate that Barcelona are searching for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski and see Alvarez as an ideal candidate. Despite such mounting speculation about his future, Alvarez has made it clear that he is committed to Atletico Madrid and is focused on further improvement.
“I am very calm. There are always rumours, but the truth is that the season has just begun. My focus is on improving every day and winning with Atletico. That’s the only thing that interests me… social media stories are beyond me,” he told ESPN.
Departure from Manchester City and New Beginning in Spain
Alvarez made the switch to Atletico Madrid after leaving Manchester City in 2024. Despite a strong record at City with 36 goals and 19 assists from 103 appearances, his opportunities as a central striker were restricted due to the presence of Erling Haaland. Under Diego Simeone, Alvarez has already matched his Manchester City goal tally with 36 strikes in just 65 matches, further underscoring his influence at the Spanish club.
