Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been following Julian Alvarez for over three years.
The former Manchester City striker has joined Atletico this week.
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And in an interview in 2021 with Ole, Simeone discussed the then River Plate striker.
"Yes, he has the conditions, I like him, because he has strength, speed, he has a goal, good shooting," said Simeone.
However, he also had a warning: "Hopefully he can maintain it and that, when that space appears, have people around to help him with emotional balance."