Julián Álvarez made it clear that he wants to mark an era with Atlético de Madrid and assured that the team is focused on reaching the UEFA Champions League final, before the first leg of the semifinals against Arsenal.
The Argentine striker expressed his enthusiasm for playing all possible games of the season and achieving a historic achievement with the red and white team.
“We are having a very good season. If we reach the final we will play all the games of the season, so we focus on that, and we want to make history.”
Atlético seeks a place in the Budapest final
The team led by Diego Simeone will host Arsenal this Wednesday with the aim of getting closer to the final in Budapest. Atlético has already played a demanding campaign between LaLiga, Champions League and Copa del Rey.
Álvarez claimed to be physically fit and highlighted the mental strength of the group after recently losing the cup final against Real Sociedad.
“We are very good, very strong, very united, with a very clear objective.”
Julián Álvarez ignores exit rumors
In recent weeks, reports have emerged about possible interest from big European clubs in signing him, but the attacker was forceful in downplaying those comments.
“I try not to give too much importance to what they say. We are in the most important part of the season.”
He also criticized the impact of social media in spreading unfounded rumors.
“It starts to make a ball of lies.”
Griezmann and the thorn of the 2016 Champions League
For his part, Antoine Griezmann acknowledged that the missed penalty in the 2016 Champions League final against Real Madrid in Milan still hurts him.
The Frenchman admitted that winning the Orejona would be the only way to close that sporting wound before his possible departure for the United States.
