Chelsea Urged To Move In For This Atletico Madrid Forward: Should Rosenior Get Him On Board? | OneFootball

In a recent interview with talkSPORT, former player Jason Cundy urged Chelsea to move in for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Cundy said,

“When we talk about what Chelsea need, we often talk about an off the peg type of player, Julian Alvarez fits that type of player that we need.

“That is the type of player I’d like us to sign more of. He’s Premier League ready. You’re not going to be waiting for someone to adapt to the Premier League.

“There’s a lot to like about him, but it is a lot of money.”

Alvarez’s Impressive Form In La Liga

Alvarez is having an impressive campaign at the Madrid club as he has produced a series of eye-catching performances for them in the final third. The 26-year-old has banged in 11 goals and picked up five assists in 32 matches for Atletico Madrid this season across all competitions.

The Argentine international is among the best forwards in La Liga when he is playing with confidence on the field. Thus, it is no wonder that the Blues are hoping to get a deal done for Alvarez next summer.

MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 25: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid stands over the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and RCD Mallorca at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on January 25, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Should Chelsea Boss Liam Rosenior Get Alvarez On Board?

Alvarez is proficient at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has got the vision to create some inviting chances for his teammates in the final third and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.

The Argentine talent can chip in by scoring and creating a handful of important goals for his team in the final third. Alvarez is primarily a centre-forward but can also operate as a winger if asked to do so. He is already quite familiar with the Premier League from his time at Manchester City and won’t take much time to settle into life at Chelsea.

Alvarez would undoubtedly enhance the quality of Liam Rosenior’s attack. He is more than capable of earning a regular first-team spot at Stamford Bridge in the coming years.

At 26, Alvarez is about to enter his prime, which makes him a good choice for the Blues to consider this summer. Therefore, Rosenior would be wise to get him on board soon.