City indicators lvarez to mark begin of relationship with River

City has reportedly paid 14.1 million kilos ($19 million) for the 22-year-old lvarez, who has performed 5 instances for Argentina and helped River win the home title final yr when he scored 26 targets in all competitions for membership and nation.

lvarez, who’s predominantly a middle ahead however somebody who City believes can play in a wide range of attacking positions, will stay at River on mortgage till at the least July.

We are delighted to verify that we have now accomplished the signing of Julian Alvarez from River Plate ️

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 31, 2022

“For us it is a pride that one of the most important clubs in the world has been interested in a player like Julian lvarez,” River stated.

“It is a milestone,” the membership added, “that marks the beginning of the link between River Plate and Manchester City, which we hope will bear much fruit for both clubs.”

The signing of a striker from Argentina is not going to be misplaced on City followers, who stated farewell to a different — Sergio Aguero — on the finish of final season after 10 trophy-filled years on the membership. Aguero joined Barcelona and has since been pressured to retire due to coronary heart issues.

lvarez nonetheless has a lot to show however he was a key participant at River and a part of the Argentina squad that received the Copa América in Brazil final yr.

“We firmly believe that he is one of the best young strikers in South America,” City director of soccer Txiki Begiristain stated. “I’m very blissful that we have now been in a position to carry him to Manchester City.

“I really believe that we will be able to provide him with the necessary conditions for him to reach his greatest potential and become one of the best players in the world.”