Julian Alvarez to Leave Manchester City for Atletico Madrid

The transfer, which includes €75 million upfront and €20 million in add-ons, is not yet finalized but is expected to be a record sale for City. This represents a significant profit on Alvarez, whom City signed from River Plate in 2022 for €17 million. It also underscores Pep Guardiola’s openness to market-value offers for his players.

Alvarez had an outstanding debut season in 2022-23, becoming a world champion with Argentina by Christmas and winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League with City.

This transfer exemplifies City’s knack for identifying and recruiting top talent from South America, following the success of players like Gabriel Jesus.

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For the new season, City has brought in Brazilian forward Savinho from Troyes, after his impressive loan spell at Girona, and Claudio Echeverri from River Plate, who will join the team next year.

Alvarez’s move to Atletico Madrid could facilitate the Spanish side’s sale of forward Samu Omorodion to Chelsea.

Source: rte.ie