Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-10-08 18:00:00
Manchester City has a history of selling players for significant transfer fees, with recent departures including Cole Palmer, Riyad Mahrez, and Raheem Sterling. Julian Alvarez, who scored 36 goals in 103 games for City, was sold to Atletico Madrid for a club-record fee of £81m last summer. The Argentine striker has started well at Atletico, scoring three goals in six La Liga appearances and starting both Champions League matches.
Despite Alvarez’s successful start at Atletico, his season rating of 6.57/10 from WhoScored suggests room for improvement. Guardiola confirmed Alvarez’s desire to leave City for a new challenge, and City’s strong start to the season without him indicates they have not missed his presence. With 17 goals scored in seven Premier League matches, City remains a strong contender for their fifth consecutive league title.
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