Julián Álvarez and Emilia Ferrero confirmed the birth of their first child, Amadeo. The footballer of Atlético de Madrid He revealed the birth of the baby in a joint post with his partner on the networks. There they also announced that the date of his birth was this Friday, January 2, 2026.
The first comments on the post were from several of the teammates Spider in the Argentine national team. The side Nahuel Molinawith whom he also shares a team in the Mattress makersigned with a series of heart emojis, similar to the message from Enzo Fernandeztoday in Chelsea but with whom he maintains an extensive friendship from the River Plate youth ranks.
“Congratulations to both of you, let’s go Amadeo”wrote Giuliano Simeonewith whom he also shares a squad both in Atlético and in the National Team. Valu Cervantespartner of Enzo Fernández, joined the household items: “Welcome baby, congratulations friends”. Barbara Occhiuzzi y Julia Silvacouples of Nahuel Molina and Marcos Acuña, respectively, joined the greetings.
“Welcome to the red and white family, Amadeo”wrote the official account of Atlético Madrid. He replied the same River PlateJulián’s former team: “Welcome Amadeo, another River Plate native.” “Congratulations to both of you and many blessings to that beautiful baby. Welcome, Amadeo,” added the president of the AFA, Claudio Chiqui. Tapia.
The couple, who confirmed that they were going to have a child on June 22, 2022, amid the participation of the Argentine national team attacker in the Club World Cup con Atlético de Madridwas expectant on social media in recent weeks: from tender photo sessions in which they anticipated Amadeo’s birth to a fun video of Julián himself putting together the crib. “It’s almost time for Amadeo’s debut in this great team. We are waiting for you with a lot of love”the couple had highlighted in a publication made on December 14. The message was accompanied by an image of the striker kissing the woman’s belly.
It should be noted that, according to the EFE agency, Álvarez was absent from the training sessions of the cast directed by Diego Cholo Simeone during Friday to accompany Emilia Ferrero during childbirth. Nevertheless, the Spider rejoined the squad Mattress maker this Saturday and will be able to be present in the clash against Real Sociedad which will be played on Sunday (from 5:00 p.m. in Argentina) at the Anoeta Stadium.
The sentimental history between Julián Álvarez and Emilia Ferrero dates back to their childhood in Calchín, Córdoba. There, they shared family ties: “We’ve known each other since we were, I think, nine or ten years old. I am from Calchín, the town. His father was from there and his grandfather was from there. And she always went to visit her grandfather and that’s where we met.“, the forward said in the documentary Julián Álvarez: Standing Aloneissued in 2024 by City Studios.
They both belonged to the same group of friends and, although Álvarez had to move for his sports career, the relationship was consolidated as of 2022. “We had the same group of friends to share different things. That’s where we start. We were talking. Then time passed. I went to Buenos Aires. Maybe when I returned to Córdoba we would see each other every now and then, through the group of friends. Since 2022 we have been together”, detailed the world champion.
Public confirmation of the baby’s birth came when Álvarez was approached by a chronicler of TyC Sports in the middle of the Club World Cup competition. The player, surprised by the question, decided to admit the news: “I didn’t say anything… If I say it, it’s because you’re already saying it. Yes, I’m going to be a dad, but we hadn’t announced anything yet. I don’t know how it came out there… We are very happy”, he expressed in dialogue with the Argentine media.
That same day, Ferrero shared a photograph on social media with Álvarez and his pet Tarzan, accompanied by the message: “Official photo of the new starting team. Dad, mom, Tarzan… and the next signing on the way. We are very happy! We are waiting for you with all the love in the world“One day later, on June 23, both reinforced the announcement by showing an image with their dog and an ultrasound, underlining their enthusiasm and happiness for the future birth.
The couple revealed Amadeo’s gender on July 7 in a striking way. In a small field, The Atlético de Madrid forward was in charge of kicking a penalty: the goal caused a cloud of light blue smoke, signaling that the baby was a boya scene that generated tears and joy among those present. The couple spread this moment on social networks, receiving a wide response from followers, family and friends.
In September, during a talk with Augustine Creevyhistoric player of The PumasJulián detailed the emotions that fatherhood produces in him and told intimacies about how they lived with his partner in the run-up to the birth: “I’m calm, but some things do scare you a little. It’s something new, it’s normal. They give you the title of dad, but then you have to exercise it however you want. Parenting, setting boundaries… that stuff. When yes and when no. I think these are things that are going to happen. But I’m calm. Emi is a little more anxious”.
Regarding coexistence, he said: “Thank God she likes to watch football; we spend a lot of time on the couch watching football. What’s more, sometimes I forget and she tells me ‘that team is playing’ and she puts it on because I’m on another one.”
As for Emilia Ferrero, her interests combine sports and academic training. She graduated as a physical education teacher and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in training and nutrition. online at the Alfonso especially with hockey, which he has practiced since he was eight years old. He also mentioned that he likes paddle tennis and has begun to get involved in the world of modeling.
On a professional level, Julián Álvarez will be at the disposal of Cholo Simeone for the next Atlético de Madrid match The Spanish League against Real Sociedad, a key duel for the cast’s aspirations Mattress maker. For its part, the Spider will have a year 2026 in which he will have to face multiple challenges with the Argentine team, which in March will play the final of the Final contra Spain and, a couple of months later, he will seek to defend the title of World.
