Julian Alvarez | Signs for City (see main forum)

[leo_city]

OK fair, I guess it does happen just a little odd. I'd be quite happy with another Tevez or Lautaro!

We generally have a good record of getting solid deals from South America. Aside maybe a couple la Liga clubs, I reckon our scouting network is the deepest there and hence we're respected/get preference in certain moves.

 

[BlueDejong]

KUN....

 

[MCFCFanTX]

I've watched quite a few matches in the Argentina league because my neighbor is a Boca Junior fan. Alvarez is really good. He can finish, press and dribble. Plays better in bigger games (derbies).

 

[Cityisland]

Is he a no.9?

 

[leo_city]

Is he a no.9?

Yes

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

So this is happening then?

 

[we are the east stand]

Looks a great finisher on YouTube but then again so did Samaras!

we’ve good a record with signing Argies so hopefully this lad follows a similar path.

 

[Cityisland]

Yes

Fuck loaning him out then!

 

[leo_city]

CFG signing lol, nevermind.
Edit: looks like it's not. Good stuff

 

[Cityisland]

CFG signing lol, nevermind.

Matty Vuoso Mk.2!

 

[sd33]

CFG signing lol, nevermind.

i dont understand why would he accept that when he can go to napoli,united etc

 

[DanJ210]

fabrizio bit late to it, i dont like how he hasnt credited the journos that broke it

 

[Delphinho]

fabrizio bit late to it, i dont like how he hasnt credited the journos that broke it

That’s how he always operates. Nothing new

 

[samuelyeboah]

CFG signing lol, nevermind.

it's not a CFG signing stop that nonsense

 

[lightning Rodri]

He is next Aguero if he joins
He is next Fraud if he doesn't join us

This analysis was brought to you by watching his one YouTube clip

Another observation from watching YouTube video, it's almost impossible to say if he's right or left footed.

 

[Tartarian Blue]

fabrizio bit late to it, i dont like how he hasnt credited the journos that broke it

Congratulations you have seen that which cannot be unseen. Behold what lies behind the curtain of the tappy-tap-tap-tap-a-roo merchant. It is a terrible place.

 

[Oli88]

Another observation from watching YouTube video, it's almost impossible to say if he's right or left footed.

Yeah looks like he's got two good feet..sounds weird to say about a professional footballer but being able to trap a ball, pass and shoot with both feet is invaluable. Also, he's bigger than 5'8" surely

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Some info from when I've watched him:

Positive:
Versatility: Gallardo uses many formations. Alvarez can lead the line, has played as a deep lying forward, right wing and as right sided striker in 2 striker system.
Finishing: Is right footed but can finish well with the left.
Press: You cant play for Gallardo if you don't contribute defensively. Presses and tracks back.

Weakness:
Close quarter control
Hold up play / back to goal

 

[Zenmanc]

So much for getting a tall striker.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

So much for getting a tall striker.

Guess Big Sam’s appointment isn’t imminent then.