Julián Álvarez has made it clear: his ambition has only grown since joining Atlético Madrid. Fresh from a move that he believed would give him more space to become his best, the Argentine forward insists he still has much to win — and feels every bit of the hunger that brought him to Spain’s capital.
Since his transfer from Manchester City in the summer of 2024, Álvarez has been vocal about one core aim: to reclaim the sensations of winning regularly, both with club and personally. He spoke candidly about his desire to continue growing — not only as a goalscorer but as a player in every sense — using Atlético Madrid as the stage where those ambitions can flourish.
The forward’s decision to leave a team loaded with talent like Manchester City was driven by that hunger. He knew he had achieved much already — Premier League titles, Champions League success, a World Cup — but felt that his potential had room to expand, and that the competitive environment at Atlético, plus Diego Simeone’s faith, would help unlock the next level.
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What stands out is his insistence that winning has become part of his identity. He admits he’s grown accustomed to lifting trophies, yet he’s not complacent. For Álvarez, success isn’t just about past glories — it’s about what comes next. More championships, more personal growth, more nights where he feels again the adrenaline, the pressure, and the joy of lifting silverware.
Despite being at Atlético for just over a year, he says that he already senses the club gives him what he was looking for: a platform to grow, to craft the best version of himself, and to win. It hasn’t been easy; transition periods demand patience, adaptation, and occasional setbacks. But with every match, supporters and pundits alike are beginning to see why he felt this was the right move.
Now, with eyes set firmly forward, Álvarez is ready to build a legacy. His message is simple but resolute: he didn’t come to make up the numbers — he came to win. And he believes Atlético Madrid is where that journey continues.
