Julian Alvarez 'already made decision' as Diego Simeone sends Liverpool transfer reminder
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Liverpool has been linked with Julian Alvarez over the last couple of years, and Diego Simeone may have just hinted there could be another opportunity for the Reds this summerDiego Simeone has hinted Julian Alvarez could be on the move this summer(Image: Getty Images)Diego Simeone has dropped a major hint over Julian Alvarez’s future which could put Liverpool on red alert ahead of the summer.Alvarez has been regularly linked with the Reds over the past couple of years. Rumors of a potential move to Anfield first emerged when it was suggested that Liverpool made an approach for him while he was still at Manchester City.That attempt is said to have fallen through after City demanded Luis Diaz in exchange, but speculation has followed Alvarez since he made the switch to Atletico Madrid in 2024, and there is a growing sense that he could be on the move this summer.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Kennet Eichhorn talks, Curtis Jones hint, Van de Ven speaksREAD MORE: Brentford boss makes Jordan Henderson claim after seeing Liverpool receptionBarcelona has been heavily linked with the Argentina international, although Liverpool has remained in the conversation in some quarters, and the Reds may well sit up and take notice of Simeone’s latest comments.Speaking after Atletico’s final day 5-1 defeat to Villarreal, Simeone put the ball firmly in Alvarez’s court as he was quizzed on the forward’s future."It's not a question for me, it's a question for Julian," Simeone said (via GOAL).
"He's old enough to know what he's going to do, and I imagine he's already made his decision."Alvarez himself cast doubt over his future earlier this year. When quizzed about it, he said: "I don't know, I don't know, but maybe yes, maybe no.Julian Alvarez has cast doubt over his future at Atletico Madrid(Image: Isosport/MB Media, Getty Images)"You never know.
You ask me a question that will end up all over the place, but I'm happy."I'm thinking about the day-to-day, I'm working to improve, to give my best here, I never said anything bad about the club, I'm very grateful, the people also showed me their affection, so I'm very happy."He then refused to be drawn on speculation linking him with Barcelona, adding: "I have nothing to say."These are things that are said on social media. I'm happy here, very content and competing in all the competitions."Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.