Julián Álvarez reportedly controls his fate at Atlético Madrid and his gigantic €500 million ($580.6 million) release clause won’t be a roadblock if he wants to leave.
The Argentine is one of the most sought after strikers in the world. In recent months, Álvarez has been linked as a potential replacement to Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona. While the hefty release clause has cast doubt over the feasibility of an exit from Atléti, if he pushes for a move the club will have to negotiate with potential suitors, according to .
Álvarez has postponed any move until 2026, but the club are taking steps to mitigate a future without him. Atléti have supposedly moved to increase his salary and extend his stay at the Metropolitano, but Álvarez looks to have the upper hand in negotiations.
