Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed high hopes for new signing Julian Alvarez, who joined from Manchester City for around 75 million euros. Alvarez, praised for his adaptability and enthusiasm, is expected to potentially debut in the La Liga opener against Villarreal. Despite significant spending on players like Alvarez, Robin Le Normand, and Alexander Sorloth, Simeone has tempered expectations regarding competing for the title, particularly against the dominant Real Madrid. He underscored the need for the team to remain focused on their own progress while acknowledging the strength of both Real Madrid and Barcelona. The squad is still being finalized, with ongoing negotiations to secure Chelsea's Conor Gallagher. Simeone emphasized the importance of taking the season game by game as they aim for improvement.