According to recent reports, Manchester City and Atletico Madrid are getting closer to reaching an agreement regarding Julian Alvarez’s summer transfer to the La Liga team. After competing at both the Olympic Games and the Copa America, the Argentine striker’s international career came to an end this summer. This is the most recent update regarding his future.
It is expected that the transfer cost would surpass £70 million, which is five times the amount the Citizens paid for the 24-year-old in 2022. Alvarez left River Plate two years ago to sign a £14 million contract with the Premier League winners. Although personal details have not yet been negotiated, it is believed that the Argentine star is eager to relocate to Spain; nonetheless, this is not anticipated to be a problem.
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After Erling Haaland moved up to the first team in Manchester, Alvarez, 24, is eager for more consistent playing time. The Argentina attacker has been openly teasing a move for the whole summer. Last season, he contributed 19 goals and 13 assists for City.
City is expected to generate a 400% profit after spending £14 million to transfer the striker from River Plate to England two years ago. Since joining the team, he has won two Premier League championships, as well as the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina, the Champions League, FA Cup, Super Cup, and Club World Cup.
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