Breaking: Two Premier League Giants Battle for Manchester City Star Julian Alvarez
The transfer window is always an exciting time in the world of football, and this summer promises to be no exception. Manchester City star Julian Alvarez has been a man in demand, with two Premier League giants and Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid all vying for his signature.
The 24-year-old Argentina international has been a key player for Manchester City since joining from River Plate in 2022. He won the Treble in his first season with the club, and has continued to impress in the following campaigns, earning him a spot in the Argentina national team and the 2024 Olympic Games.
So, who are the two Premier League teams looking to snap up Alvarez?
According to reports, Arsenal and Chelsea are the two English top-flight clubs that have joined Atletico Madrid in the race for Alvarez. This could be a major coup for Mikel Arteta’s side, who have a history of poaching talent from Manchester City. In the summer of 2022, they signed Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus from the Etihad Stadium.
Atletico Madrid are also on the hunt for Alvarez, who would replace Alvaro Morata, who has moved to AC Milan. With Enzo Maresca taking over as Chelsea boss, it will be interesting to see if they will go all out to sign the prolific striker.
Alvarez’s contract at Manchester City expires in 2028, so if they decide to sell, it could be a major windfall for the club. The attacker has scored 36 goals in 103 games for City, making him a valuable asset.
Will Alvarez make the move this summer? Only time will tell
With the transfer window just around the corner, we can expect to hear a lot more about Alvarez’s future. Stay tuned to 90min for all the latest transfer news and updates.
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