Manchester City legend Pablo Zabaleta is backing Argentine striker Julian Alvarez to follow in the footsteps of Sergio Aguero.
Alvarez has finally joined up with Pep Guardiola’s squad following his £14million switch from River Plate in January - and comes with a huge reputation. All eyes will be on £51million tyro Erling Haaland - but Zabaleta expects Alvarez to pick up the gauntlet left behind by City’s record goalscorer Aguero.
Zabaleta said: “Alvarez a great player who has done really well for River Plate. He’s one of the best strikers in South America. A real finisher, good movement, he comes deep.
