Dressed in blue: Julián Álvarez is already a Manchester City player.
After a long wait, the day has finally come. Julian Alvarez and the Manchester City. Even if the official presentation has not yet been made, which is scheduled for next Sunday morning, this Friday The English team has officially welcomed the former River on their social networks.
In addition to announcing his arrival with a video that traces the – for now – short and very successful career of the Spider, City has also shared the first interview of the attacker as a citizen. And, with an original photo, revealed what number the Calchín native will use in his first season at the club: 19.
“I am incredibly happy and feel ready to play for City. This is, without a doubt, one of the greatest teams in world football. It is enough to look at everything they have won in the last decade to understand the quality they have, “said Julián in a dialogue with the official press of the club.
The 22-year-old striker had already signed in January the five and a half year contract with the City, but the city team allowed him to continue in the River until the round of 16 Libertadores Cup. After the elimination against Vélez, he packs his bags and begins his trip to England.
After completing the medical examination, the first expected step upon arrival in Manchester, It will be presented on Sunday, at the Etihad Stadium itself and together with Erling Haaland and Stefan Ortega Moreno.
“I’m confident I can thrive here. The style of play that Pep Guardiola promotes is exciting and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”Julián added, before recalling three very important Argentines who have passed through the club: “The city has an incredible recent history of Argentine players and I want to make my mark in the same way they did. Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta and Carlos Tevez “.
Additionally, he also sent a heartfelt message to River and his fans: “I am very grateful for everything River has done for me and I want to thank the fans, the club staff and the players for their support. ”
“Now I am 100% focused on Manchester City. I want to give my best to this club, help my teammates and contribute to Manchester City’s success, ”concluded Araña.
The talks with Kun, Guardiola, Otamendi and Caballero
In his first interview as a City player, Julián talked about Kun’s importance in the city team and revealed that he has already had an interview with the man who is the top scorer in the club’s history: “We all know how important Kun was for Manchester City and what he means also for the world, as a club player and also as a player for the Argentine national team. “
I got to talk to him and he told me a lot about the city, about his teammates, about Manchester City in general. I also spoke to Willy Caballero and Nicolás Otamendi, as we are team mates in the national team“, He added.
Furthermore, Alvarez was very happy with his arrival in the Premier and said he had the opportunity to speak with Pep Guardiola as well when he signed his contract. “I am very excited and proud to have come this far. The Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world. As a boy I always dreamed of playing in Europe, playing in the best clubs, in the big leagues and being here today is a privilege.“, he assured.
“I’ve seen so many City games, it’s a pleasure to see him play. They are one of the best clubs in the world and have an incredible style of play “, he added, before quoting Guardiola: “I was able to speak with him in February when the contract was confirmed. He welcomed me. I am happy to be part of the project. I think he is one of the best coaches in the world and has been in incredibly successful clubs. “
“I want to do a good job with him and continue to grow as a player and as a person“, to complete.
the full interview
Source: Clarin
