Julian Alvarez is considering ending his long-standing relationship with agent Fernando Hidalgo. The Argentina international worked with Hidalgo for almost a decade, but Alvarez and his family are now assessing alternative representation following a turbulent summer surrounding his future.According to AS, the strikers inner circle has been searching for a new agency since the transfer window closed, with his father Gustavo Alvarez playing an important role in the process.An Argentine agency with links to former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore is reportedly leading the race to represent Alvarez.Negotiations are said to have reached an advanced stage, although an agreement has not yet been formally signed.Atletico defended Alvarez after transfer sagaAlvarez was heavily linked with a move away from Atletico, with Barcelona and Arsenal among the clubs associated with the forward.Despite the speculation, he remained in Madrid after the transfer deadline and is under contract with Atletico until 2030.The situation created tension around the club, although Atleticos hierarchy reportedly did not blame Alvarez himself for how events unfolded.Chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin publicly defended the striker at the end of August and suggested attempts had been made to mislead the player during the transfer saga.A change in the strikers representation could therefore help ease some of the tension surrounding his future and reset his relationship with Atletico following the events of the summer.Alvarez focused on Argentina dutyFor now, Alvarez is concentrating on his responsibilities with Argentina rather than the uncertainty surrounding his representation.The forward is away with the national team as they prepare to face Benin in a fixture expected to have added significance because of Lionel Messis final appearance.Messi has been an important influence on Alvarez during his international career, with the pair playing alongside each other during Argentinas recent period of success.Alvarez is expected to return to Madrid at the end of the week, when attention will again turn towards his future off the pitch. Topics Arsenal F.C. Atletico Madrid FC Barcelona Julian Alvarez Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read As Lionel Messi stands aside, we ask: Who is the best player in the world right now? Jon Fisher 6th October, 2026 Negreira case: UEFA looking into Barcelona documents 101 GreatGoals 1st October, 2026 Wirtz and Burkardt join Germany camp early after Havertz and Musiala injuries Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Arsenals Havertz and Bayern star Musiala have scans after Germany injuries Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Cucurella reveals attempts to convince Rodri to make Real Madrid move before Barcelona switch Mitch Fretton 24th September, 2026 Lamine Yamal explains why goals should not decide the Ballon dOr Mitch Fretton 23rd September, 2026
