City indicators Álvarez to mark begin of relationship with River

Julián Álvarez, thought to be one of many hottest prospects in South American soccer, signed for Manchester City from River Plate on Monday in a switch that the Argentine champion mentioned marks the beginning of an in depth relationship between the 2 golf equipment.
City has reportedly paid 14.1 million kilos ($19 million) for the 22-year-old Álvarez, who has performed 5 occasions for Argentina and helped River win the home title final 12 months when he scored 26 objectives in all competitions for membership and nation.
Álvarez, 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 no less than July.

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“For us it is a pride that one of the most important clubs in the world has been interested in a player like Julián Álvarez,” River mentioned.
“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 mentioned 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.
Álvarez nonetheless has a lot to show however he was a key participant at River and a part of the Argentina squad that gained the Copa América in Brazil final 12 months.

“We firmly believe that he is one of the best young strikers in South America,” City director of soccer Txiki Begiristain mentioned. “I’m very completely happy that we now have been in a position to convey 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.”