Football News Update: Julian Alvarez Completes £81M Move to Atletico Madrid
In a major football transfer, Julian Alvarez has completed his £81 million move from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid. The Argentina international has signed a five-year deal with the La Liga giants.
Alvarez, who joined City in 2022 for just £14 million, has now secured a lucrative move, banking around six times what the Premier League champions paid for him. The 24-year-old helped City win the treble in his first season and the Premier League title last season. He is also a World Cup winner and two-time Copa America champion with Argentina.
“Today I say goodbye to this amazing club, with a lot of emotion. These have been two very special years. During this time, I have grown and learnt a lot – both as a player and as a person.”
The forward had been keen on a move away from the Etihad in search of more regular first-team football. Since joining City, Alvarez has scored 36 goals in 103 appearances, providing 18 assists along the way.
Atletico Madrid will be hoping the young Argentine can make a significant impact as they aim to challenge for the La Liga title and make a deep run in the UEFA Champions League.
This move highlights the continued strength of the Spanish top flight in attracting top talent, with Alvarez joining the likes of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Karim Benzema in La Liga. Football fans around the world will be keen to see how he fares in his new surroundings.
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