Julián Álvarez made his signature gesture of goal celebration in front of the City fans, who filled him with cheers and cheers. Photo: EFE / EPA / PETER POWELL.
After his first words as a Manchester City player, Argentine striker Julián Álvarez had his baptism in contact with the fans: received a standing ovation at the foot of the Etihad stadium and also he dared to launch a timid harangue in English.
The attacker, who will wear the number 19, positioned himself on the stage and replied in Spanish with a translator to the questions that fans asked him through social media.
There they insisted on the possibility of maintaining the legacy that other Argentines such as Sergio Agüero, Pablo Zabaleta, Carlos Tevez and Nicolás Otamendi have left in the club.
“There have been many Argentine players who have made history like Kun and Otamendi, but I would like to go my way to make Argentinian history in Manchester.”he remarked.
Julián Álvarez’s greeting to the fans during his presentation at the gates of the Etihad stadium. Photo: EFE / EPA / PETER POWELL.
There was also room for jokes: first he said that he had brought the sun to the city – in relation to the usual rain that usually gives the climate in that region – and then that he would wear a blue Spider-Man mask, for the colors of his new club.
But the moment that promoted his first ovation came towards the end, when he looked at his interlocutors, his translator and was encouraged to launch his first harangue in English: “Come on, City. Manchester is blue”.
The talks with Kun, Guardiola, Otamendi and Caballero.
In his first interview as a City player, Álvarez talked about Kun’s importance in the city squad and revealed that he has already spoken to whoever is the top scorer in the club’s history: “We all know how important Kun was for Manchester City and what he means for the world as well, as a player at the club and also as a player for the Argentine national team.”.
“I had the opportunity to speak with him and he told me a lot of things about the city, his teammates, Manchester City in general. I also spoke with 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 child I always dreamed of playing in Europe, playing for the best clubs, in the big leagues and being here today is a privilege” .insured.
“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. “added, before quoting Guardiola: “I got to talk to him in February when the hiring 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 the club with great success. “.
“I want to do a good job with him and continue to grow as a player and as a person”to complete.
Source: Clarin
