Real Madrid icon Guti singles out Julian Alvarez as the Atletico Madrid star he would bring to the Bernabeu

Madrid, Spain – With the city derby looming, former Real Madrid midfielder Guti has stoked the flames of cross-town rivalry by naming the one Atletico Madrid player he would immediately sign for Los Blancos: Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.

Speaking at a promotional event for sponsors Mahou alongside veteran Atletico midfielder Raul García, Guti was asked which rival he would transfer across the Spanish capital. His response was instant.

“I would sign Julian Alvarez because I think he’s a game-changer for big teams,” Guti told reporters, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The 42-year-old, who lifted five LaLiga titles and three Champions League trophies during his 15-year senior career at Real Madrid, believes Alvarez’s ability to influence high-stakes matches would make him an ideal fit for the club’s demanding environment.

Beyond transfer hypotheticals, Guti offered insight into the current squad’s locker-room dynamics, praising the work of Alvaro Arbeloa, who has taken an active role with the first-team group.

“Arbeloa has found the right approach with the locker room,” Guti said. “It’s had an impact.”

Turning to Saturday’s derby at the Bernabeu, Guti acknowledged Real Madrid’s recent difficulties against Diego Simeone’s side, noting that the fixture could prove pivotal in this season’s title race.

“A lot can happen because it’s a game where many players can make a difference,” he warned. “Madrid is struggling to beat Atletico, and the stakes are high for staying in the LaLiga race.”

Guti also reflected on Real Madrid’s European form, highlighting the squad’s resilience after a turbulent start to their Champions League campaign.

“It’s in their DNA: when things are really bad, the team stands tall for the crest they wear,” he said. “No one believed they could make it through, and they’ve had a great run.”

Finally, the ex-Spain international tipped emerging midfielder Thiago Pitarch for a bright future, citing the 20-year-old’s demanding attitude as a catalyst for the squad.

“He’s breathed new life into the team,” Guti explained. “He’s told the team that either you work hard or we’ll come up from the bottom to stay. He’s a very complete player, and let’s hope that when the injured players return, he continues to get playing time.”

As anticipation builds for the latest chapter in Madrid’s fierce rivalry, Guti’s endorsement of Alvarez adds an intriguing subplot to an already charged encounter.

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