Julian Alvarez Considers New Agency Amid Atletico Madrid Transfer Interest
Julian Alvarez is weighing up a change of representation as he considers ending his long-running arrangement with Fernando Hidalgo, the agent who has guided the Atletico Madrid forward since his River Plate days.
Pastore agency proposal under consideration
Alvarez is assessing an offer from The Elegant Game, the management company led by former Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore.
- Hidalgo has represented Alvarez through his rise from River Plate to the European game.
- The Elegant Game has built a notable Argentine client base.
- Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is among the agency’s best-known players.
A switch would arrive after a summer in which Alvarez’s future became a major issue around Atletico, even though the transfer window has now closed.
Arsenal and Barcelona remain alert
Premier League and La Liga interest has not disappeared, with Arsenal and Barcelona both still linked with the versatile Argentina attacker.
- Mikel Arteta is understood to rate Alvarez highly as a potential addition for Arsenal’s forward line.
- Barcelona remain in the picture despite completing the late-August signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal.
- A move to Camp Nou has repeatedly been viewed as a personal ambition for Alvarez.
- His representatives know Barcelona coach Hansi Flick continues to seek top-level attacking options.
Atletico tension follows summer saga
The public transfer discussion has left Alvarez facing a difficult atmosphere in Madrid. During the final weeks of August, he was booed by sections of Atletico supporters and was prevented from going over to fans during post-match applause.
His appearance in the club’s new-season promotional images also became a talking point online. Some supporters felt Alvarez looked unhappy, with the photographs mockingly labelled “hostage photos” on social media.
What happens next
Alvarez is currently focused on a demanding fitness programme, combining gym work with treatment and sessions alongside physiotherapists as he pushes to return to Atletico’s starting side.
The immediate priority is availability for the important matches ahead. But if the proposed agency move goes through, attention will quickly turn towards the winter window and whether the striker’s unsettled situation develops into a possible exit from Atletico.
