Julian Alvarez: Atletico Madrid sign forward from Man City for £82m (2024)

Atletico Madrid have completed an £82m deal to sign Argentina forward Julian Alvarez from Manchester City.

Alvarez, who was not involved in City's Community Shield win over Manchester United on Saturday, has signed a six-year contract with Diego Simeone's side.

He trades Manchester for Madrid after two-and-a-half wildly successful years in sky blue, during which he collected six trophies while netting 36 goals in 103 appearances.

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Having arrived from River Plate in a deal worth £14m in January 2022, the 24-year-old's sale represents a huge profit for City.

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During his time at City, Alvarez also won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, as well as the Copa America earlier this year.

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The £82m fee makes it a club-record sale for City. It is the fifth-biggest sale to a foreign club in Premier League history.

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"Today I say goodbye to this amazing club, with a lot of emotion," said Alvarez on City's official website.

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"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.

"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 team-mates, thank you for every moment we have shared, for the effort and dedication in every training session and every match.

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"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."

Txiki Begiristain, 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.

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"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."

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City host newly-promoted Ipswich Town in their first home game on August 24 before travelling to the London Stadium to face West Ham for their third fixture of the campaign on August 31.

Their first meeting with last season's runners-up Arsenal is at the Etihad Stadium on September 21, with the return fixture scheduled for February 1, part of a tricky run which features home games against Chelsea (January 25), Newcastle (February 15) and Liverpool (February 22), and an away trip to Tottenham (February 25).

The first Manchester derby against Manchester United is on December 14 at the Etihad Stadium, with the return game taking place at Old Trafford on April 5.

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Julian Alvarez: Atletico Madrid sign forward from Man City for £82m (2024)

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Julian Alvarez: Atletico Madrid sign forward from Man City for £82m? ›

Atletico Madrid have completed an £82m deal to sign Argentina

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forward Julian Alvarez from Manchester City. Alvarez, who was not involved in City's Community Shield win over Manchester United on Saturday, has signed a six-year contract with Diego Simeone's side.

Who went from Atletico Madrid to Man City? ›

The player in question? Matheus Nunes. The 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder joined the Cityzens last summer and came highly rated, with Guardiola deeming him one of the best players in the world.

Who will sign Julian Alvarez? ›

Atletico Madrid have completed the £81.5m signing of Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez on a six-year deal. Diego Simeone's Spanish side will pay an initial £64.4m (75m euros) with a further £17.1m (20m euros) in potential add-ons for the Argentina striker.

What team was Julian Alvarez on before Man City? ›

His successes at City since arriving in Manchester in 2022 are well known to all followers of Pep Guardiola's team, while Alvarez was already a national and continental champion with River Plate before moving to Europe.

Who has played for Atletico Madrid and Manchester United? ›

Ria Percival, Wendie Renard, Edin Džeko, Fernando Llorente, Son Heung-min, Ciro Immobile, David Villa, Saki Kumagai, Katie Bowen, Alexandra Popp, Andrej Kramarić, José Callejón, Harry Kane, Alberto Gilardino, Carli Lloyd, ...

Which man City player went to barca? ›

Nobody at City, least of all Guardiola, wanted Gundogan to leave in the first place, but there was a bit of prevarication in the boardroom about the kind of contract he should be offered last year and, in the meantime, he was won over by the idea of playing for Barcelona.

How much did City pay for Alvarez? ›

The sale of Álvarez, used primarily as backup to Erling Haaland last season, represents a significant piece of business for City, with the club earning a huge profit on the £14m they paid River Plate in January 2022.

Will Julian Alvarez leave City? ›

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 for the Argentine striker who joined City from River Plate in 2022.

Where did Man City sign Julian Alvarez from? ›

Having arrived from River Plate in a deal worth £14m in January 2022, the 24-year-old's sale represents a huge profit for City. During his time at City, Alvarez also won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, as well as the Copa America earlier this year.

Who coached Atletico Madrid? ›

Current coach Diego Simeone took over from Gregorio Manzano on 23 December 2011. Diego Simeone is the most successful Atlético Madrid manager, with eight honours.

Which club is Julian Alvarez in FIFA 21? ›

River Plate

Is Atletico Madrid out of UCL? ›

On April 16, 2024, the team qualified to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for first time in club history despite being eliminated in the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League as Barcelona were also eliminated, and Atlético were the higher ranked Spanish club in the UEFA 4-year ranking.

How long has Alvarez been with Man City? ›

Julián Álvarez has said he left Manchester City after only two seasons to join Atlético Madrid because he needed "a new challenge."

How long is Julian Alvarez contract at Man City? ›

He is tied down to his contract until 2028 and will report for pre-season with the rest of his team-mates and head out to the US for their tour.

How much is Alvarez worth? ›

A boxer who grew up in rural poverty and used to fight for $40, Forbes estimates that Álvarez is worth at least $275 million. Over the last two years, Álvarez has launched a chain of five gas stations in western Mexico called Canelo Energy and an associated chain of 20 convenience stores called Upper.

Who transferred from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea? ›

Samu Omorodion has sensationally been unveiled as a FC Porto player - shortly after his move from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea dramatically collapsed.

Has Sancho played for Man City? ›

A member of Manchester City's academy before moving to Borussia Dortmund and dominating the Bundesliga, Sancho's move to Manchester United was slow-developing and never took root.

Which Man City player went to Chelsea? ›

Cole Palmer joined from Manchester City on transfer deadline day in September 2023. A young attacking player of outstanding all-round quality who can create and score goals, his first year at Stamford Bridge could hardly have gone better as he was awarded Player of the Season and became a full England international.

Who played for both Chelsea and Atletico Madrid? ›

Saúl Ñíguez. Saúl Ñíguez played 12 seasons for Atlético Madrid (423 Matches Played) and 1 season for Chelsea FC (22 Matches Played).

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