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Manchester Evening News
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Stephen Killen

'It's meant to be' - Man City fans make Sergio Aguero comparison after Julian Alvarez signing

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Argentina international Julian Alvarez.

The 22-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on transfer deadline day, will return to the Argentinian champions River Plate on loan - where he helped them to their first domestic title in seven years - until at least the end of the season.

Alvarez has put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Blues after 36 goals and 25 assists in 96 River Plate appearances after making his debut in 2018.

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