Álvaro Benito believes that Álvarez is not worth 150 million euros.
Álvarez has publicly expressed his desire to leave Atlético Madrid in the summer transfer window. Previously, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0, with Messi scoring twice and becoming the World Cup's all-time leading scorer. After the match, when asked by reporters about his future and his thoughts on the upcoming season, the Argentine forward—after months of avoiding the subject—admitted that he wanted to leave to fulfill his dream: "The best option for everyone is a transfer; I want to fulfill my dream."
Álvarez has not named any specific team, but all indications suggest he wants to join Barcelona. On Tuesday, Pedro Rostoll revealed on Cadena SER's "El Larguero" program details of a conversation Álvarez had with a senior Atlético Madrid official in May: "A few days before reporting to the Argentine national team, Julián went to a very important person at Atlético Madrid and told him that, if possible, he hoped to leave this summer and wanted to go to Barcelona."
Álvarez has therefore taken the first step toward joining Barcelona and hopes to fulfill his childhood dream of wearing the Barcelona jersey. His current valuation remains uncertain. His contract with Atlético Madrid runs until 2030 and includes a release clause of 500 million euros. However, now that he has publicly expressed his desire to leave, Atlético Madrid will need to negotiate.
Although Real Madrid was once willing to pay up to 150 million euros for Álvarez, Benito does not believe he is worth that price. On Tuesday, Benito said on the "Carrusel Deportivo" program that very few players in football today command such a fee: "Neither based on perception nor data do I think he is worth 150 million euros. For example, at Man City, he is not a regular starter. He has never been an undisputed starter. Therefore, a transfer fee close to 150 million euros should correspond to a player who is dominating world football and has a very clear record of performance."
Benito acknowledges that Álvarez is an excellent player, but not strong enough to justify such a massive transfer fee: "I think he is a very well-rounded player, but honestly, I am very surprised by the prices being discussed now. When Florentino announced that he would bid 150 million euros for a player, I hoped that player was not Julián because, in my opinion, he is not worth that money."
According to Benito, only a few players, such as Yamal, Mbappé, Olise, and Haaland, are worth 150 million euros: "After them, other players are already several levels below."
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Zizbcdmnru
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Very true....in my opinion,150 m for Julian is on the higher side.
But Yamal deserve 200 m ryt
Supbcilnp
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Mr Benito if Alvarez is not worth 150mil how much Yamal man be stady
lipanpstuy
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Exactly
vitinha23
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🔥🔥🔥🤣 Atletico Madrid, remind me of Tottinham and New Castle, if they want to sell a player to their rivals club the price tags will flame up as if they want sell their football stadium🔥🔥🔥
Mihcelmrst
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If Alvarez for 150 mil. I will rather go for haaland 200mil
I swr
Mihcelmrst
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I think Olise is above every strike
how
Mihcelmrst
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Yes, he’s not worth 150m. But if Liverpool can pay 150m for Florian wirtz then Barcelona should also pay it
tell ham oo
Coyblopt
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How is Yamal worth over 100m than Alvarez. Yamal has not won what Alvarez has won. Has yamal won the UCL before? no. But Alvarez won it with Man City. Alvarez has more trophy than Yamal. You guys will just be saying rubbish
Pureface12
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If we can really invest 150m I would honestly like to go all out for Kvaratschelia.....but something tells me he is never gonna leave PSG with their current squad and streak......so.... that's that
We need a striker not Kvara because we have now Gordon and Raphinha there
hudabcdeop
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Argentina One man army Messi
Tucalmprtz
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How can you say Olise with one season performance at a big team worth £150 but Alvarez don't very bad comment.
Olise don't play the same role with Alvarez but to me he's worth more because he has more goals contributions
Tucalmprtz
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Very true....in my opinion,150 m for Julian is on the higher side.
kandmopty
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Hritangshu93
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Better bring Haaland for 150m.....he will convert nearly everything around the box
kandmopty
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At this moment that Barcelona need for more money 150 millions so for we mast make strong defense spending money for top midfielder or defense
Hritangshu93
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If we can really invest 150m I would honestly like to go all out for Kvaratschelia.....but something tells me he is never gonna leave PSG with their current squad and streak......so.... that's that
Yuwbdinpt
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these guys want to damage Alvarez career, they are afraid of him being the next star like Messi and other . They know that when he play for Barca he will achieve more trophy .
zodadelsyz
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Mr Benito you lie when you say his not an undisputed starter, Halaand was the one City chooses because he was scoring Alvarez was scoring too so Alvarez decided to leave City in search of game time. He is worth £200m you fucking hater because he rejected Atletico you are devaluing him a WC, 2times COPA AMERICA, Finalissima, UCL, PREMIER LEAGUE, FA CUP CHAMP? Mr Benito not only are you Biased, you are also a Liar from the pit of HELL😡
He is not even worth the price Athletico paid for him, he is 60-70 and nothing more overhyped player
Babcimnopu
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What took him to Atlectico in the first place. He complicated everything and now he is unhappy there.
Atletico that i know will sell him as they did with Grizman once
Cuuiktuz
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How can you say Olise with one season performance at a big team worth £150 but Alvarez don't very bad comment.
olise already has more goal contributions than Alvarez in the past two seasons
Seocdekntz
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Mr Benito you lie when you say his not an undisputed starter, Halaand was the one City chooses because he was scoring Alvarez was scoring too so Alvarez decided to leave City in search of game time. He is worth £200m you fucking hater because he rejected Atletico you are devaluing him a WC, 2times COPA AMERICA, Finalissima, UCL, PREMIER LEAGUE, FA CUP CHAMP? Mr Benito not only are you Biased, you are also a Liar from the pit of HELL😡
Benito is right bro
yebilmnptz
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Very true. This guy know what he’s saying, i had rather spend a €100m for kroupi and €50-70m for micky van de ven than spend €150 for alvarez becuase kroupi has the quality to be the next mbaffe of france and he’s likely to prove that at just 19yrs in the toughest league in the world, in addition it will be very difficult for barca to find a defender who will fit that high-line strategy like micky van de ven he has every to stop any player when the system is broken. If barca can afford €150m or more for alvarez alone then its better to go for a total guarantee player like haaland even if he reaches €200m than to pay for €150-170m for alvarez. Yes, alvarez is very very good and its likely he’s the only available striker with UCL experience who want a leave and can fit barca style 💯 but only a world most guaranteed striker like haaland, mbaffe worth that €150 and more. Kane is one of them and has the same quality with them but he’s age deffereciate his fees below €100m. Until now, lets see if deco and barca are smart
socbcnpyz
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even Yamal isn't
fodcikpsu
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realmadrid
huwdlortu
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who are you
Playmaker91
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Yes, he’s not worth 150m. But if Liverpool can pay 150m for Florian wirtz then Barcelona should also pay it
Nobody force Liverpool to pay 150m for Wirtz
zenabmpsuy
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Alvarez is good as player and he doesn’t worth 70 million
mamadmnprt
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How can you say Olise with one season performance at a big team worth £150 but Alvarez don't very bad comment.
TysonBarrie
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Vinicius Jr is fat better than Alvarez and worth over 100M euro
that is not debate he is very good but don't worth 150m
houclnoy
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Nowadays fcuking demanding money...just put player around 50-80 Euro's only... that enough... 😁😁😁
Niddilmnsu
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very true.... you don't score 8 goals in a league and be worth 150 million as a striker
houclnoy
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Mr Benito you lie when you say his not an undisputed starter, Halaand was the one City chooses because he was scoring Alvarez was scoring too so Alvarez decided to leave City in search of game time. He is worth £200m you fucking hater because he rejected Atletico you are devaluing him a WC, 2times COPA AMERICA, Finalissima, UCL, PREMIER LEAGUE, FA CUP CHAMP? Mr Benito not only are you Biased, you are also a Liar from the pit of HELL😡
Fcuking mouth you are... 😁😁😁😅
Dapcmostz
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Haaland 200 million
judcekmotz
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With Pep's blessing he left, if you know Pep you'll not say that. Due to him, Foden was not selected to the English squad, Grayish left City because of lack of play. This could have jeopardise his chance of playing in the national team. At Atletico he is playing every game unless injured
I understand that the good side of it as well but look now. His stuck at Atletico and there's less chances of winning a trophy there.
Babcimnopu
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Do you think that he was supposed to be patient at City because for me there was no need for him to leave Man City. He was a super sub.
With Pep's blessing he left, if you know Pep you'll not say that. Due to him, Foden was not selected to the English squad, Grayish left City because of lack of play. This could have jeopardise his chance of playing in the national team. At Atletico he is playing every game unless injured
jiedemrsuy
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🤣🤣🤣🥺🤣🤣Haaland to
cashkay321
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Yes, he’s not worth 150m. But if Liverpool can pay 150m for Florian wirtz then Barcelona should also pay it
fuckoffidiot
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Barca should leave him and look for a different striker I’m sure Hansi can get the best of him cos I know how too much money players turn out sometimes
yeah he should also avoid a team dealing in bad faith and cutting corners.
LINJAyoutube44
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you right Alvarez is not worth that. yamal can't be worth that either period
realmadrid also dont worth that
Seabdinps
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nice
dodablstuy
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I think Olise is above every strike
Diudemnoyz
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Alvarez is worth it he's young and also he won every trophy you can think off
yeah with fuckin man city, I could've eon those trophies sitting on the bench too lol. hes worth nowhere near that
Kevin201
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Alvarez is worth every penny but the correct way to put it is "Athletico Madrid doesn't deserve Alvarez." That club is for people wasting their time.
Zuaiklpuyz
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Better truth 120million is fare
Did you say is fare?
RapagGHUpcoming
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If Alvarez for 150 mil. I will rather go for haaland 200mil
Zuaiklpuyz
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Alvarez is worth it he's young and also he won every trophy you can think off
You are a funny boy
huhbimoprt
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yamal
kuobdeiosu
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how are you
I am somali
Zuaiklpuyz
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Do you think that he was supposed to be patient at City because for me there was no need for him to leave Man City. He was a super sub.
Exactly
Poalmnsuyz
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Mr Benito you lie when you say his not an undisputed starter, Halaand was the one City chooses because he was scoring Alvarez was scoring too so Alvarez decided to leave City in search of game time. He is worth £200m you fucking hater because he rejected Atletico you are devaluing him a WC, 2times COPA AMERICA, Finalissima, UCL, PREMIER LEAGUE, FA CUP CHAMP? Mr Benito not only are you Biased, you are also a Liar from the pit of HELL😡