According to a recent report by Fichajes, alarms now ring loudly at Atlético de Madrid regarding Julián Álvarez. The Argentine striker arrived as the high-profile centre of the red and white project. However, his season has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs.

His performance levels sit clearly below what the club expect. Although the 25-year-old’s goal tally looks decent on paper, he just isn’t impacting the flow of matches the way he did last season. This slump is starting to cause real problems for the club, both on the pitch and in their bank account.

Last season, Álvarez put up incredible numbers. He netted 29 goals and provided seven assists across all competitions. These stats made him one of Europe’s most dangerous attackers. So, teams across the world were willing to pay a massive price for him.

His aggressive style and knack for winning games turned him into a global star. However, this year, the story has changed. In recent weeks, the Argentine has looked like a ghost of his former self.

He isn’t involved in the play as much and rarely appears in the box where he usually does his damage. Right now, he has 11...