Manchester City Agrees to Sell Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for £81m

In a shocking turn of events, Manchester City has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sell Argentine striker Julian Alvarez for a whopping £81 million. The deal, which could rise to £95m with performance-based add-ons, is set to be finalized in the coming days.

The 24-year-old Alvarez, who joined Manchester City from River Plate in 2022, has been struggling to cement his place in the City side. Despite being one of the players with the most minutes last season, Alvarez has expressed his desire to play more high-stakes matches.

Atletico Madrid’s interest in Alvarez has been well-documented, with manager Diego Simeone being one of his most ardent admirers. The Spanish club had even considered including Joao Felix as a makeweight in the deal.

Alvarez’s departure could spark a chain reaction in the transfer market, with Chelsea potentially moving for Atletico’s Samu Omorodion. The Blues have already held talks with Atletico over a potential £30m move for the 20-year-old.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid has also been busy in the transfer market, agreeing to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher for £33.7m. Gallagher, who was told he was not in Chelsea’s plans for the upcoming season, is set to sign a five-year contract with Atletico.

The move could also have implications for Manchester City, who may now look to bolster their attacking ranks. With Alvarez’s departure, City may turn their attention to other targets, including potentially bringing in a new striker.

As the transfer window continues to heat up, one thing is certain: the sale of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid is set to send shockwaves throughout the football world.