On top of Argentina's glory, Lionel Messi's light shines brightly, but those "invisible heroes" who work quietly behind the scenes are also indispensable. Alex McAllister, who provided a key assist in the final, is one of them. The midfielder, who plays for Brighton in the English Premier League, was little known before, but has become the soul of Argentina's midfield in the World Cup, attracting the eyes of many giants, and has become the meat and potatoes of next month's winter transfer market.
Alex McAllister, 23, joined Baillyton from the Argentine side in January 2019 for a lowly fee of £7million before being loaned out to Boga Jr. He didn't really become a mainstay of the side until last season, contributing five goals in 14 Premier League appearances this season.
Alex McAleese played despite his obscurity at the club, but unexpectedly earned a World Cup call-up, which surprised many, especially since he had been forgotten for a while in the national team. He was only recalled earlier this year, two and a half years after his last selection.
Alex McAleese hit proved his worth in action with a forward-looking performance for the national team, scoring against Poland in the group stage, a pinpoint assist to Di Maria in the final, and a near-completion solo breakaway, all contributing to the team's title-winning performance.
Recently, a number of top clubs have shown strong interest in Alexei Maialiste, including Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea. Among them, Chelsea's manager Thomas Tuchel, who coached at Bradenton, has a tacit understanding with Alex McAllister and is interested in bringing him to the "Blues" to replace Shinji Sasaki, who is in decline.
After the World Cup, Alex McAleese's playing price has risen and is worth at least £60 million, and Chelsea will have to pay a huge price if they want to sign him.
