Manchester City officials are said to be surprised by just how good Julian Alvarez has proven to be, according to sources close to the club.
The 22-year-old signed for the champions in January but was immediately loaned back to River Plate on a short-term deal. He scored 15 goals upon his return to the Argentine side, taking his total at the club to 50 goals and 29 assists in just 114 appearances.
City officials have monitored him closely during this period and are said to have been impressed by the level of his performances. So much so that he’s firmly in Pep Guardiola’s plans for the new season, with another potential loan move now looking unlikely.
