Julián Álvarez left River with a great gesture for retirement. (AFP)
Julian Alvarez (22) became one of the best Argentine footballers of River from Marcello Gallardo. Although his last game will have a bitter memory of his elimination against Vélez in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, his time in the Millionaire was unbeatable.
His goals are taken by Josep Guardiola’s Manchester City, but before leaving for Great Britain, Cordovan stopped at the River to make a donation.
The Cordovan, originally from Calchín, first passed into the Ezeiza property to greet his companions and the Dollbut he also visited a very special place: retirement.
Julián Álvarez said goodbye to River. Photo: AFP.
the spider He spent many special moments there. He met people and made friends. He lived for three years in that place where his dream of becoming a professional footballer began. And, now that he goes to Europe, he has surprised everyone with his gesture of him: before leaving he left gifts as thanks.
The striker’s solidarity was reflected just now in a huge retirement gesture, which he went to Manchester City after a millionaire sale. It is something that is not forgotten. In 2015 he decided that if he would play for a club, it would be River.
He greeted his family in Calchín and arrived in Buenos Aires. At the end of January 2016 he remained in River. “My first day in retirement I had to be in a room alone, and I cried. Because it was a new thing. But then it happened.”acknowledged that he scored 54 goals with the millionaire jacket.
Messages for the “Spider”. Photo: Juano Tesone.
He realized his dream of making his First Division debut on 27 October 2018 against Aldosivi. A few days later he played at the Santiago Bernabéu, in the historic Libertadores final that River beat Boca. He was still living in retirement. He only left her the following year.
Julián did not hesitate and before saying goodbye he decided to thank the club and try to improve the lives of all the kids who live there. A gesture not frequent in the big stars who emigrate to Europe.
The striker donated to River’s pension a 75-inch television, a sound system, four dryers and two washing machines as a thank you. A crack gesture.
His presentation in the city
Dressed in blue: Julián Álvarez is already a Manchester City player.
After a long wait, finally the day has come for Julián Alvarez and Manchester City. Although the official presentation has not yet been made, scheduled for next Sunday morning, this Friday the English team 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 also shared the striker’s first interview as a city player. And, with an original photo, they revealed which number the Calchín native will use in his first season at the club: 19.
“I am incredibly happy and I feel ready to play for City. This is, without a doubt, one of the greatest teams in world football. One need only look at everything they have won over the last decade to understand the quality they have.”Julián spoke with the club’s official press.
The 22-year-old striker had already signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with City in January, but the city team allowed him to continue at River until the Copa Libertadores round of 16. 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, will be presented on Sunday at the same Etihad Stadium and together with Erling Haaland and Stefan Ortega Moreno.
“I am confident I can thrive here. The style of play it encourages Pep Guardiola It’s exciting and I can’t wait to be a part of it, “added Julián, 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 on that. way what Sergio Agüero, Pablo Zabaleta and Carlos Tevez did “.
In addition, 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.
Source: Clarin
