Julian Alvarez has sealed a move to Atletico Madrid after two years with Manchester CitySpanish club announced on Monday.
A source told ESPN that the City will receive £82 million ($104 million) for Argentina international.
It is a record sale for City and a huge return on investment for a player they paid £14m for in January 2022.
Álvarez was immediately loaned back to River Plate before making the move to the Etihad Stadium permanent ahead of the 2022-23 season. While Álvarez could not confirm Erling HaalandWith a place in the starting line-up, his versatility and effectiveness off the bench saw him score 17 goals and provide five assists in City’s treble-winning campaign.
Haaland’s injury last season saw Álvarez’s playing time increase — in 54 appearances in all competitions, he scored 19 goals. But, he was never able to establish himself as a first-choice striker before Norway international, who has now won back-to-back Golden Boots Premier League season.
During his time at City, Álvarez shone in Argentina’s victory at the 2022 World Cup and also lifted the Copa América earlier this summer.
His arrival in Madrid continues Atlético’s tumultuous summer. Alvaro Morata has participated AC Milan last month while Memphis Depay allowed to leave as a free agent. Alexander Sorloth was signed from Villarreal and the club is still negotiating with Chelsea‘S Conor Gallagheralthough that deal is now under threat Samu Omorodionmove of to west London from Atlético collapse.
