Man City agree £81MILLION deal to sell Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid - and it could spark another big striker transfer to the Premier League
Daily MailAtletico Madrid has agreed a deal with Manchester City worth an initial €75million for Julian Alvarez, which will see him leave Manchester City just two-and-a-half years after his arrival from River Plate in 2022. Julian Alvarez is preparing to leave Manchester City for Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis The 24-year-old has previously discussed his desire to play more key matches - ahead of star striker Erling Haaland Diego Simeone has ramped up his interest in his compatriot over recent days after an earlier bid for Alvarez this summer Mail Sport reported on Monday that Felix could have been offered to Pep Guardiola's side on loan with an option to buy. Conor Gallagher is another Premier League star in the process of making the move to Madrid The Chelsea academy product was informed he was not in the plans of coach Enzo Maresca Alvarez's arrival could clear the way for Samu Omorodion's exit, with Chelsea interested How can Atletico Madrid afford their big-spending summer? In making Julian Alvarez Manchester City's record sale, the Spanish giants have completed yet another piece of expensive business in what has been a bustling summer.