Manchester City has struck a deal with Atletico Madrid to transfer Julian Alvarez for an impressive £82 million.
This fee is nearly five times what City initially paid for the Argentine forward.
Julian Alvarez joined Manchester City from River Plate for a modest fee of approximately £17 million.
Since his arrival, he has made a substantial impact, contributing vital goals and assists that helped City in various competitions.
Reports indicate that the deal came as a surprise to many, considering Alvarez’s rising profile at Manchester City.
Man City signed Julián Alvarez for less than $18m in 2022. In two years he’s won…
Premier League🏆🏆
Champions League 🏆
Club World Cup 🏆
UEFA Super Cup 🏆
FA Cup 🏆…and they’re now selling him for up to $108m 🤯 pic.twitter.com/c6IoDa9wrD
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 6, 2024
Football fans have reacted with mixed emotions.
Some praise Atletico for their bold investment, while others question Manchester City’s decision to let go of a promising talent
According to Goal.com, fans expressed their astonishment on social media, with comments ranging from admiration to scepticism about the transfer’s long-term benefits.
One fan tweeted, “Atletico have pulled off a masterstroke!” while another remarked, “City’s loss will be Atletico’s gain. This will haunt us.”
