Premier League side Manchester City announced the arrival of new striker named Julian Alvarez from Argentine club River Plate. City confirmed the signing of Alvarez on all of their social media handles on Friday, 8 July. Julian Alvarez agreed the deal with the Premier League side (Manchester City) before the start of the summer transfer window.
Alvarez is the second forward Manchester City have signed this summer. The first one is Erling Haaland who joined the club a few days before from the Bundesliga side named Borussia Dortmund. The Norwegian striker (Erling Haaland) had an amazing stats while playing for Dortmund. Erling Haaland joined the Premier League side as he was tempted by the offer City offered him and his father have also played for the club before.
Manchester City paid Haaland’s release clause which is something around €75 million (as per Fabrizio Romano). Manchester City former striker Gabriel Jesus left the club this summer and joined the rival side named Arsenal FC. Gabriel Jesus had so many options but he wanted to go Arsenal only. Julian Alvarez has also been given his shirt number. Alvarez is City’s new Number 19.
We are delighted to confirm the arrival of Julian Alvarez! 💙#ManCity pic.twitter.com/B9PiWVi3Pd
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 8, 2022
