Julian Alvarez departs Manchester City for Atletico Madrid in an £82m transfer. The Argentina international, who joined City for just £14m in January 2022, leaves after winning six trophies with the club; “Today I say goodbye to this amazing club, with a lot of emotion,” he said.
Atletico Madrid have finalized an £82m transfer for Argentina forward Julian Alvarez from Manchester City
Alvarez, who did not play in Manchester City’s Community Shield victory over Manchester United on Saturday, has now committed to a six-year contract with Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid.
After two and a half highly successful years at Manchester City, Julian Alvarez is swapping Manchester for Madrid. While in Sky Blue, he earned six trophies and scored 36 goals in 103 appearances.
After an impressive two and a half years with Manchester City, Julian Alvarez is moving from Manchester to Madrid. Alvarez’s contribution on the pitch was substantial, with 36 goals in 103 appearances, highlighting his impact and value to the squad. During his time at City, he made a major impact by playing a key role in the team’s success, contributing to their six major trophy wins. Now, he embarks on a new chapter with Atletico Madrid, where he’ll look to continue his success under the guidance of Diego Simeone.
While at City, Alvarez also won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and added a Copa America title earlier this year.
The £82m transfer fee sets a new record for Manchester City, marking their highest-ever sale. Additionally, it ranks as the fifth-largest transfer to a foreign club in the Premier League’s history.
“Today I say goodbye to this amazing club, with a lot of emotion,” Alvarez stated on Manchester City’s official website.
“These have been two very special years. During this time, I have grown and learned a lot – both as a player and as a person.
“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 learned 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 continue supporting the club wherever I may be.”
Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City’s director of football, said: “Everyone at Manchester City wishes Julian all the very best with the next stage of his career – he has been a pleasure to work with.
“His attitude has been first class since he first walked through the door here. That’s why he has improved so much.
“The trophies he has won already tell their own story – he is a winner. I look forward to watching him develop further in the remainder of his career.”
Man City’s 2024/25 schedule starts with Chelsea
Reigning champions Manchester City will kick off their 2024/25 Premier League title defense with an away match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, live on Sky Sports, on Sunday, August 18.
City will welcome newly-promoted Ipswich Town for their first home game on August 24, then head to the London Stadium to take on West Ham in their third match of the season on August 31.
City’s first clash with last season’s runners-up, Arsenal, will be at the Etihad Stadium on September 21. They will face Arsenal again in the return match on February 1. This game is part of a challenging stretch that includes home matches against Chelsea on January 25, Newcastle on February 15, and Liverpool on February 22, as well as an away game at Tottenham on February 25.
The first Manchester derby against Manchester United is scheduled for December 14 at the Etihad Stadium, with the second match set for April 5 at Old Trafford.
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