Julian Alvarez drops cryptic transfer hint over Man City future after playing second-fiddle to Erling Haaland
JULIAN ALVAREZ has admitted he is not happy being left out of the biggest Manchester City games.
And the Argentina international says he will make a decision on his club future once the Olympics are over.
GettyJulian Alvarez is tied of sitting on the bench during Man City’s biggest clashes[/caption]
APAlvarez’s teammate Erling Haaland is often chosen ahead of the Argentine when the pressure is on[/caption]
Alvarez is currently in Paris after helping his nation win the Copa America earlier this summer- so he will not be due back at the Etihad until September.
Now he has cast doubt on whether he will ever go back – with Atletico Madrid among the clubs monitoring the situation.
He said: “Last season, I was one of the City players with the most minutes on the team.
“But it’s true; in the end, you don’t like being left out of important matches. You want to contribute.
“I haven’t stopped to think clearly about what I’m going to do.
“When the Olympics is over I’ll take my time to think about what I want for myself. We’ll see what comes next.”
The World Cup winner has been with City for two years and has enjoyed great success with the club.
However, he is unlikely to get the central role he craves while Erling Haaland remains at the Etihad.
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Alvarez scored 19 goals in all competitions for City last season, an impressive return that is still dwarfed by the 38 netted by teammate Haaland.
Alvarez signed for City from River Plate in 2022 and has managed to earn himself an enviable trophy cabinet for club and country since making the switch.
The 24-year-old has won the Champions League, FA Cup, two Premier League titles, the World Cup and the Copa America.
But the striker still seems hungry for more glory with his ambition to play in even more big games.
He’s bidding for an Olympic gold this summer, representing Javier Mascherano‘s Argentina side in France.
Alvarez and his teammates return to action tomorrow as they face Ukraine in the hopes of booking their spot in the knockouts.
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