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Julian Alvarez
Born: January 31, 2000
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Weight: 10st 10lb (68kg)
Hometown: Cachin, Argentina
Nationality: 
Argentine
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ArgentinePosition: Attacker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2018-2022 | River Plate |
| 2022-2024 | Manchester City | |
| → 2022 | River Plate (loan) | |
| 2024- | Atletico Madrid | |
| International | 2021- | Argentina |
Sports Mole has 1,276 articles about Julian Alvarez. Articles 1 to 40:
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Barcelona's attacking targets 'revealed' as Ferran Torres nears £43m Paris Saint-Germain switch
Paris Saint-Germain have come to an agreement with Barcelona over a £43m move for Ferran Torres, according to a report.13:35
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Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants considering 'surprise' move for 38-goal striker as Julian Alvarez alternative
Barcelona could make a move for Sporting Lisbon striker Luis Suarez before the end of this summer's transfer window, according to a report.12:59
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners suffer a new defensive setback in transfer window
Arsenal are experiencing a tense period in the transfer window and have received another 'no' in their search for reinforcements in an area that has been a key focus for the London club: defence.08:55
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Barcelona transfer news: Blaugrana lead race for Julian Alvarez alternative ahead of Premier League giants, including Man United
Barcelona are searching for at least one new forward on the transfer market and are stepping up their pursuit of an alternative to Julian Alvarez, fending off interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.Aug 13, 11:34
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Barcelona transfer news: Blaugrana eye another Argentina forward as Julian Alvarez alternative
Julian Alvarez remains Barcelona's leading target to strengthen their attack, but Atletico Madrid's stance is causing the deal to stall.Aug 11, 07:18
Barcelona transfer news: seven deals to resolve in a decisive week on the market
Barcelona are working through a stacked list of deals this week, including Rodri, Ferran Torres and the long-running Julian Alvarez saga.Aug 10, 11:21
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PSG 'agree personal terms' with Barcelona attacker ahead of potential blockbuster move
Paris Saint-Germain come to an agreement with Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres over personal terms, according to a report.Aug 8, 19:21
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Arsenal transfer news today: Bruno Guimaraes 'truth', £188m duo targeted, Julian Alvarez latest
Sports Mole brings you the latest Arsenal transfer news on August 8, including done deals, live updates and rumours.Aug 8, 06:39
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Arsenal transfer latest: Gunners view Julian Alvarez as one of 'three alternatives' after failed Vinicius pursuit
Arsenal reportedly view Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez as one of three alternative options after failing in their efforts to sign Vinicius Junior.Aug 8, 01:17
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners could now hijack Liverpool move for £188m duo after Vinicius Jr blow
Arsenal turn to a Paris Saint-Germain duo wanted by top-flight rivals Liverpool after missing out on a blockbuster move for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr.Aug 7, 07:45
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How Victor Osimhen could help unlock Julian Alvarez exit to Barcelona
Victor Osimhen does not want to stay at Galatasaray next season, and his decision could end up directly influencing Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid.Aug 6, 07:00
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Barcelona's Victor Osimhen stance 'confirmed' as Hansi Flick looks for a new number nine
Barcelona are admirers of Victor Osimhen but are not planning a move for the Galatasaray striker this summer, according to a report.Aug 3, 12:20
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Barcelona transfer news: why club faces investigation over Julian Alvarez case
Julian Alvarez's future continues to stir up the European market, but the saga surrounding the Argentine forward's potential transfer has taken a new turn away from the pitch.Jul 31, 07:18
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Preview:Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season clash between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 30, 10:55
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Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants 'weighing up' move for 41-goal centre-forward
Barcelona reportedly consider making a move for Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis during this summer's transfer window.Jul 29, 15:42
Barcelona transfer news: Premier League alternative to Julian Alvarez 'gains traction'
Barcelona continue to regard Julian Alvarez as their primary attacking target, but the Catalan club are already working on an alternative scenario should Atletico Madrid refuse to negotiate over the Argentine.Jul 28, 07:10
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Three Vinicius Junior alternatives Arsenal could target amid new contract talks, including £145m-rated star
Sports Mole look at three Vinicius Junior alternatives Arsenal could sign in the 2026 summer transfer window, including £145m-rated star.Jul 27, 15:48
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'prepared' to spend over £125m to sign top attacking target
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to break the current British transfer record to sign Atletico Madrid attacker Julian Alvarez.Jul 26, 09:20
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Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres and a 'significant' sum could be enough to beat Barcelona to £102m striker
Arsenal could reportedly offer Viktor Gyokeres alongside a significant cash sum to beat Barcelona to a key attacking target this summer transfer window.Jul 24, 23:58
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Arsenal transfer news: the two 'impossible' alternatives to fix Morgan Rogers failure
Having been gazumped by Chelsea for their top target Morgan Rogers, Arsenal could turn to two alternatives who look set to be just as demanding on this transfer window.Jul 22, 13:55
Arsenal transfer news: Andrea Berta now holds 'talks' with World Cup winner in latest Gunners boost
Arsenal step up their move for Julian Alvarez after Andrea Berta holds direct talks, with Atletico Madrid open to a Premier League sale as the Gunners chase a true statement signingJul 21, 07:14
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Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres facing 'key meeting' at Barcelona amid Paris Saint-Germain interest
Barcelona will meet with Ferran Torres next week to determine the forward's plans amid significant interest from Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report.Jul 20, 13:58
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Spain vs. Argentina: The players in the World Cup final who could be on the move this summer
From Enzo Fernandez to Rodri, seven players in tonight's World Cup final have their club futures unresolved.Jul 19, 06:24
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Julian Alvarez transfer latest: Atletico Madrid confirm stance amid Barcelona, Arsenal interest
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil insists that Julian Alvarez will not be leaving the capital giants during this summer's transfer window.Jul 17, 12:30
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'stance' on Julian Alvarez becomes clear amid continued Barcelona talk
Arsenal reportedly take a specific stance on a bid for Atletico Madrid attacker Julian Alvarez, who has been strongly linked with a transfer to Barcelona.Jul 15, 13:01
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Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres offered in 'exchange' for Mikel Arteta striker target with £432m release clause
Arsenal reportedly offer Viktor Gyokeres as a makeweight in a deal to bring in a new striker, with boss Mikel Arteta aiming to revamp his side's attack.Jul 15, 01:37
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Julian Alvarez: Barcelona handed huge transfer boost in ‘dream’ pursuit of wantaway Atletico Madrid star
Barcelona are reportedly handed a huge boost in their quest to sign top target Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid this summer.Jul 14, 13:39
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Arsenal transfer news: Andrea Berta gets ‘green light’ for blockbuster summer deal after fresh talks
Arsenal’s chase for Julian Alvarez has intensified, with Andrea Berta in direct talks and Atletico Madrid preferring to sell to the Premier League champions rather than Barcelona.Jul 13, 12:14
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms Catalan giants are signing 24-year-old
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms that his club have a deal in place to sign Borussia Dortmund attacker Karim Adeyemi.Jul 13, 08:17
Julian Alvarez to Arsenal: Gunners want 'quick transfer' of £100m forward amid major gap
Arsenal accelerate talks to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, although one major snag reportedly separates the two clubs from reaching an agreement.Jul 12, 18:22
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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Alvarez extra-time wonder goal sends Argentina past Switzerland — England await
Alvarez's extra-time thunderbolt sent Argentina past Switzerland 3-1. A tired Albiceleste face England in the semi-final on Wednesday.Jul 12, 05:16
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Karim Adeyemi to Barcelona 'confirmed': Fee, length of contract, Borussia Dortmund statistics
Barcelona come to an agreement with Borussia Dortmund over a deal for attacker Karim Adeyemi, according to a report.Jul 10, 19:43
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Spain star Mikel Oyarzabal addresses Barcelona transfer speculation amid possible Lamine Yamal link-up
Real Sociedad attacker Mikel Oyarzabal insists that he would be able to turn down the chance to make the move to Barcelona.Jul 10, 07:52
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Argentina lineup vs. Switzerland: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 quarter-final as strikers fight to partner Messi
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Saturday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Switzerland.Jul 9, 17:22
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Barcelona transfer news: ‘Terms agreed’ to sign new attacker as Marcus Rashford suffers blow
Barcelona reportedly move a step closer to signing a new attacker, which spells trouble for Marcus Rashford who has been dreaming of a permanent switch to Camp Nou.Jul 9, 12:20
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Barcelona transfer news: Lamine Yamal urges La Liga champions to sign "top player" this summer
Lamine Yamal brands Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez "a top player" and says that he would be "very happy" to play alongside the Argentina international at Barcelona.Jul 9, 09:09
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Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Lionel Scaloni must make brutal Lionel Messi decision as unwanted World Cup record set
Argentina survive a massive scare to overcome Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, but Lionel Scaloni must now make a brutal Lionel Messi decision.Jul 7, 19:19
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Arsenal transfer news: Barcelona star would "love" £85m Mikel Arteta target to reject Premier League and join La Liga giants
A current Barcelona player expresses his desire for a key Arsenal target to join the Catalan club and reject interest from the Premier League this summer.Jul 7, 18:24
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Barcelona transfer news: Barca move for Spain's World Cup sensation as Julian Alvarez pursuit stalls
Barcelona are monitoring Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal as a potential backup plan to Julian Alvarez.Jul 6, 07:48
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Barcelona transfer news: Julian Alvarez or Harry Kane? Which striker could move to Camp Nou this summer?
Barcelona's focus this summer is still on signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid rather than exploring a move for Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, according to a report.Jul 4, 13:03
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