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‘We have no information’ – Julian Alvarez’s agent reacts to Real Madrid transfer links
In the past few hours, Julian Alvarez has found himself at the centre of one of the biggest transfer stories in European football.
The Atletico Madrid forward has been heavily linked with both Barcelona and Real Madrid, while speculation surrounding Florentino Perez’s mysterious €150 million target has only intensified the conversation.
As more reports and theories emerged, many began to wonder whether Alvarez could be the superstar the Real Madrid president had in mind all along.
Now, the player’s camp has finally addressed the rumours.
What’s the story?
The latest wave of speculation gained traction after reports suggested that Real Madrid had made enquiries about Alvarez and viewed him as a potential marquee signing.
The story gathered momentum because the Argentine appears to fit the profile discussed in recent weeks.
Young, established at the highest level and already considered one of the most complete forwards in world football, Alvarez has naturally become a popular name in transfer discussions.
Some reports even suggested he could be the player Florentino Perez is prepared to invest heavily in following his re-election as Real Madrid president.
Agent purs cold water
However, Alvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, has poured cold water on suggestions that anything concrete is currently taking place behind the scenes.
When questioned about the alleged Real Madrid interest and the possibility of ongoing negotiations, Hidalgo offered a brief but clear response.
He was quoted by Mundo Deportivo as saying, “We have no information on the matter and no one has contacted us about it.”
The comment does not necessarily end speculation, but it does indicate that no formal approach has reached the player’s representatives at this stage.
For now, one can really expect this story to die down easily, considering that an Atletico Madrid heavyweight is linked to both Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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Jose Mourinho was always clear about getting rid of Real Madrid midfielder this summer – report
Real Madrid’s summer transfer window was largely successful, not only in terms of securing key arrivals but also in terms of letting go of players who had no place in the dynamics.
One player who stood out in the second category was Dani Ceballos as the Spanish midfielder was frozen out of Real Madrid’s starting dynamics for several years before his eventual departure.
In the end, the club simply let the player leave as a free agent by accepting a contract termination as they saw the salary space freed as a win compared to his presence.
Mourinho’s clear stance
As confirmed in a recent report by Diario AS, Real Madrid’s new manager Jose Mourinho has no doubt that he did not count on Ceballos for the ongoing season.
Being the straightforward communicator that he is, the Portuguese manager directly informed Ceballos that he did not count on him in any capacity, speaking out loud about a fact that was known as an open secret for a long time.
Having clarity that his situation at the club was not going to change, Ceballos pressed to leave and eventually had his way as the club allowed him to walk out of the front door with no transfer fee.
Times were tense
The Spanish outlet also add that the decision to let the player leave with a contract termination was not easy for Real Madrid to accept, especially given that it is a last resort.
In the negotiations between Ceballos and the Real Madrid hierarchy, there were some moments filled with tension and disagreements.
In fact, there was even an initial exit agreement that was reached which was cancelled in the hope of a better outcome.
Eventually, however, both parties reached a fitting resolution and Real Madrid enabled the player’s departure without any hurdles and Ceballos went on to join Real Betis.
Even that move required the player to take a massive cut on his salary, but the saga worked out well for both clubs as the player. From Real Madrid’s perspective, the space created on the team’s roster was worth its weight in gold.
