Alvarez Seeks Exit: What It Means for FPL Managers

Julián Alvarez has reportedly told Atlético Madrid he wishes to leave the club to "fulfil his dream," according to The Guardian. With interest from powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and PSG, this move could significantly impact his FPL prospects if he lands in the Premier League, though his current FPL status is at West Ham.

By the numbers

• Position: MID

Price: £4.9m

• Availability: flagged (0% chance of playing next round)
• FPL expected points next GW: 0.0
• This season: 0 pts, 0 mins, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 clean sheets, 0 defensive-contribution (DEFCON) pts, PPG 0.0, form 0.0, xGI 0.00, owned by 0.0%
• 2025/26: 0 pts, 0 mins, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 clean sheets
• 2024/25: 40 pts, 1769 mins, 0 goals, 1 assists, 3 clean sheets
• 2023/24: 62 pts, 2375 mins, 1 goals, 1 assists, 5 clean sheets

The FPL verdict

Currently listed as a West Ham midfielder at a budget-friendly £4.9m, Alvarez is flagged with 0% chance of playing, reflecting his desire to leave his actual club, Atlético Madrid. His FPL data shows minimal returns over the past two seasons, with only 1 goal and 1 assist in 2375 minutes in 2023/24, and 0 goals and 1 assist in 1769 minutes in 2024/25. This indicates a player who has struggled for attacking returns and consistent minutes in recent Premier League campaigns, despite his low price.

Should Alvarez move to one of the European giants linked, his FPL relevance would depend entirely on whether he makes a surprising return to the Premier League. As it stands, with 0 points and 0 minutes this season, and an expected 0.0 points next Gameweek, he is not an FPL consideration. His low ownership reflects this. If he were to join a Premier League club, his starting likelihood and expected points would be highly speculative without further information on his new team and role. For now, FPL managers should steer clear.