‘Finally happening’, ‘can’t wait’ – Man City fans excited as Fabrizio Romano reveals when Julian Alvarez will arrive at the Etihad

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays an update by Fabrizio Romano that claims Julian Alvarez will arrive at the Etihad Stadium 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆.

A deal to sign Alvarez from River Plate was confirmed in January and he remains in Argentina on loan until arriving in Manchester in July.

Since signing Alvarez, City have also bolstered Pep Guardiola’s attacking options by signing Erling Haaland for £51m from Borussia Dortmund.

With the Argentine striker still playing for River Plate, many Manchester City fans have been left wondering when Julian Alvarez will arrive in England this summer.

Despite rumours he may be sent back to River Plate until January — similar to Jesus in 2017 — it looks like City are keen to bring Alvarez into the squad this month and integrate the youngster into the side in pre-season.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano on social media on Sunday morning, Julian Alvarez will travel to Manchester on July 8th, in order to start his new chapter as a City player.

It is further stated that his new employers will also approve the sale of Raheem Sterling, once an agreement with Chelsea has been reached.

As a direct result, the following plan will be to keep Álvarez as part of Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad.

We’re likely to see Alvarez in action for the first time at the end of July, when City face Club América in their first pre-season friendly in the United States. It will be worth watching.

The news was shared on Twitter and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“Our starboy.”
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“Waited for this news for so long. Finally happening. Really excited to see him play in Blue.”
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“HERE WE GOOOOOO….can’t wait to see this young lad in a City shirt! 💙”
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“I can’t wait.”
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“Best youngster in the league 🔥.”
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“Best South American in the league.”
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“On my birthday? It’s a sign, aguero regen incoming.”
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“Julian Alvarez has hardly had any rest this year. Man City ideally should give him some time off..”
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“Think he’s gonna be special obviously the Haaland transfer is the big one this summer but just as excited to see what he can do..”
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