Monday, August 12, 2024 - Manchester City have confirmed the £81m departure of Julian Alvarez as the Argentine joins Atletico Madrid on a six-year contract.
The 24-year-old leaves the Premier
League champions after his two-and-a-half year at the club.
Alvarez arrived in the Spanish capital on Sunday after being
granted permission to travel for a medical once a financial deal between the
two clubs was agreed.
City confirmed the World Cup winners departure on Monday
afternoon at the same time as Atletico stated his arrival following an
agreement that see's a top rising talent depart English football.
Alvarez has signed a six-year deal that will see him become
a key figure in Diego Simeone's squad, while Atletico are also continuing
to do business with Chelsea on other players.
Reflecting on his time at the club, Alvarez said: '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.
'To the directors and the technical staff, thank you for
your confidence and support. Your teachings and vision have helped me to
develop so much.
'To my teammates, thank you for every moment we have shared,
for the effort and dedication in every training session and every match.
I have learnt a lot from each and every one of you and I
remain with memories and friendships that will last forever.
City's Director of Football Txiki Begiristain further added:
'Everyone at Manchester City wishes Julian all the very best with the next
stage of his career – he has been a pleasure to work with.
'His attitude has been first-class since he first walked
through the door here. That's why he has improved so much.
'The trophies he has won already tell their own story – he
is a winner. I look forward to watching him develop further in the remainder of
his career.'
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