Transfer market – PSG ready to hand Luis Enrique a costly gift? | OneFootball

Julián Álvarez, the 26-year-old striker for Argentina and Atlético Madrid (under contract until 2030), had been linked with Paris Saint-Germain during the summer of 2024, when he left Manchester City. But the idea of a move to Paris has resurfaced lately. El Desmarque confirmed PSG’s interest, with a request from coach Luis Enrique.

“Only PSG would be able to pay such an amount”

This is the rumor of the moment, and every media outlet is jumping on it. But that is not enough to make him a particularly likely signing for PSG. There is nothing concrete, and we know that every year there is hype around very little simply to be part of the buzz. Above all, we can see here some media outlets, especially in Spain, talking about €200 million as if it were nothing for Paris. There is still this image of a super-rich club spending in every direction. And yet, in recent years, Paris have been more about negotiating. As with João Neves (21-year-old midfielder) or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (25-year-old forward).

Also, rumors that drag on for weeks without the slightest confirmation tend not to materialize. They simply fill the conversation while waiting for the real Paris targets, several of which were only revealed a few days before a full agreement for the transfer. So the call is for the greatest caution, even if Álvarez is an excellent player who seems able to fit Luis Enrique’s style well. There are also a few controversies surrounding the France national team and Argentina that could be an obstacle, at a time when Paris have managed to build a group without tension disrupting the life of the club.

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