As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games draw closer, sports fans worldwide are focusing their attention on this city of romance, eagerly awaiting the start of a grand sporting spectacle. Among the many athletes receiving significant attention, young Argentine forward Julián Álvarez stands out particularly.
According to data from Transfermarkt, the German market valuation platform, the striker for Argentina’s team has reached an eye-watering 90 million euros, making Álvarez the highest-valued football player in this Olympic edition.
In the recent Copa América tournament, Álvarez shone brightly, helping the Argentine national team secure the championship. He contributed two crucial goals over six matches.
In the international football scene, his name has been linked with several top clubs, among which Atlético Madrid has shown keen interest.
Rumors suggest that to sign this Argentine prodigy, Atlético Madrid might need to pay a transfer fee close to his 90 million euro valuation.
Despite this, considering Álvarez’s family’s desire to settle in Madrid and his own aspirations towards the “mattress squad,” the deal seems within reach.
On the Olympic stage, Álvarez will don the Argentine jersey and pursue national glory alongside his teammates. As a key player under Javier Mascherano’s leadership, he carries the responsibility of leading the Argentine team to win their third gold medal in Olympic history.
Besides Álvarez, this Olympic event also features other players with substantial valuations, such as Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, France’s Michael Olise, and Spain’s Alex Baena, who command valuations of 60 million euros, 55 million euros, and 40 million euros respectively, making them the leaders of their respective national teams.