Former Argentina striker Maxi Lopez said Julian Alvarez made a mistake by joining Atletico Madrid instead of Barcelona. Alvarez has two goals and two assists in nine appearances across all competitions this campaign.
Lopez's view on Alvarez
Lopez believes Alvarez should have signed for Barcelona rather than Atletico Madrid. He said: "He is the Argentina national team's number 9, which is why I would have liked to see him at Barcelona. Honestly, I would have liked to see him at another team this summer, because it would develop him more."
What Lopez said about Atletico
As quoted by AS, Lopez said: "In his moment he sought to leave City to find minutes, because he had the other 'the other alien' next to him and had no space. He went to Atleti and found minutes. Then there was a chat with the board, things were said and they promised him something that wasn't fulfilled later."
Why he pointed to Barcelona
Lopez said: "I am stating a personal preference, and what I see for Julian's projection. And I would go to Barcelona. I think what Cholo did with Atleti is something you have to take your hat off to, because when I arrived in Spain, Atletico were not fighting for anything. He rebuilt it. But for Julian's game, I am going to a team that plays better, and for me Barcelona plays better."
Lopez and Simeone
Lopez and Diego Simeone worked together during the 2011 season at Catania.