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Manchester City Sign Argentina Forward Julian Alvarez

Manchester City on Monday announced the signing of Argentina forward Julian Alvarez from River Plate on a five-and-a-half-year deal for a reported fee of 14 million pounds (19 million dollars). The 22-year-old, who has won five senior international caps with Argentina, will remain with River on loan at least until July 2022. Director of football Txiki Begiristain said Premier League leaders City had signed a player with significant potential. "Julian is a player we have monitored for some time," he said.

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Manchester City sign Julian Alvarez, nicknamed 'The Spider', from River Plate on a five-and-a-half-year deal

Manchester City have signed Julian Alvarez from River Plate on a five-and-a-half-year deal. Aged just 22, Alvarez has scored 36 goals and contributed 25 assists in 96 appearances for the Primera Division champions and scored the goal that sealed the club the title last season. Ad/> Alvarez, who has five international caps for Argentina, will be loaned back to River Plate until at least July.