Luis Suarez offers Julian Alvarez priceless transfer advice after Liverpool saga
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Luis Suarez has shared his thoughts on Julian Alvarez's future, with the striker recently telling Atletico Madrid he wants to leave amid interest from Barcelona, Arsenal and Real MadridLuis Suarez has offered Julian Alvarez some advice(Image: Club Nacional de Football Oficial/Youtube)Luis Suarez has revealed that his choice to reject Arsenal and remain at Liverpool proved to be the correct one.The Gunners infamously submitted a bid of £40 million ($53 million) plus £1 in a bid to secure the Uruguayan's signature during the summer of 2013. John Henry responded by making it clear to Arsenal that Liverpool's striker was not available, and Suarez stayed at Anfield for a further season, enjoying what many would consider the finest year of his career before making the move to Barcelona.The 39-year-old has, however, admitted that he was actively pushing for a switch to Arsene Wenger's outfit at the time.
He drew upon his own experience when discussing Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, who recently informed the Spanish club of his desire to depart.Much like Suarez was at the time, Alvarez is among the most coveted strikers in world soccer, with Barcelona, Arsenal, and Real Madrid all keen on securing his services.Yet Suarez's candid remarks hint that Alvarez, 26, could yet secure his dream move to Barcelona further down the line, mirroring the career path of the Liverpool legend.The Inter Miami forward reflected on the profound influence Steven Gerrard's words had on him at the time, inspiring him to give everything for Liverpool for one more season in what he regards as the "best decision" of his career in England.Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid(Image: Getty Images)Suarez stated in an interview on the program El Larguero, broadcast by the Spanish radio station Cadena SER: "I faced the same situation myself when I was at Liverpool, and I said I wanted to go to Arsenal, I wanted to play in the Champions League."The captain, Gerrard, came to me and convinced me, 'If you have a great season, we'll help you, and you'll be able to go to Barcelona, Real Madrid, wherever you want.'"He convinced me, and I went out to apologize because my comments hadn't been appropriate at the time."I gave my all for Liverpool, the fans forgave me, and it turned out to be my best season at Liverpool."The Anfield legend reckons the Argentine, whose future at Atletico has been thrown into uncertainty following his public desire to join Barcelona, might be better served remaining at the Metropolitano Stadium for another campaign.Suarez went on: "Diego Simeone and the fans might convince him that this could be Atletico's year."Or perhaps Julian will stand his ground and say, 'That's it.' That depends on each person."Discussing the World Cup winner's attributes, he added: "Barcelona and any team in the world will want him and will be willing to pay whatever it takes because he's a great target man, he moves well between the center-backs, he helps out a lot defensively, and he'll have wingers who'll provide him with plenty of assists. He's a fast, powerful player."