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**Alvarez Responds to Guardiola’s Blunt Comments on His Man City Future**

• Alvarez appeared to suggest he would consider his Manchester City future this summer
• Guardiola offered a blunt response during the club’s pre-season tour in the US
• The Argentine forward has insisted he is happy at the Premier League champions

By Michael Pavitt

**Published:** 04:49 EDT, 31 July 2024 | **Updated:** 04:50 EDT, 31 July 2024

Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez has responded to Pep Guardiola’s blunt comments about his future at the club. Alvarez, who is currently representing Argentina at the Olympic Games in Paris, had expressed frustration at missing out on key matches for Manchester City.

The 24-year-old forward played the fifth-most minutes of any City star last season but has not started any of five major finals during his two years at the club. Despite scoring 36 goals in two seasons, Alvarez often has to play second fiddle to Erling Haaland up front or settle for a deeper role.

Alvarez had said he would take his time to think about his future after the Olympics, which led to Guardiola offering a blunt response during Manchester City’s pre-season tour in the United States. Guardiola said he would wait for Alvarez’s agent to call Txiki Begiristain to discuss his future.

However, Alvarez has insisted he did not say anything bad about his situation at Manchester City and is still happy at the club. He analyzes his situation after every season and has won several titles with Manchester City, including the Champions League, FA Cup, and two Premier League titles.




Alvarez signed a lucrative new contract with Manchester City worth around £100,000, which expires in 2028. He has won the 2022 World Cup and Copa America with Argentina, as well as several titles with Manchester City.