Julian Alvarez snubs Pep Guardiola after Man City transfer exit confirmed

Julian Alvarez did not express his gratitude towards manager Pep Guardiola as Manchester City confirmed his transfer to Atletico Madrid.

The 24-year-old's two-year spell at the Etihad Stadium has come to an end with his move announced by the Spanish club. Alvarez has signed a five-year deal with Atletico, and City will receive an £81.5m fee.

Reflecting on his time at the club, Alvarez did not include a reference to Guardiola. He 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.

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"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.

"To the fans, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the great support and for making me feel at home from the very first day. I will always be extremely proud to have been part of this family. Manchester City will always have a special place in my heart. I wish you every success in the future and I will keep on supporting the club wherever I may be."

A club statement read: "Julian Alvarez has completed a permanent transfer to Spanish side Atletico Madrid. The move brings to an end a hugely successful two-year stay at the Etihad