Alvarez done deal - £82m to Atletico

[The Stockport Iniesta]

Struggle to really care about this tbh. Alvarez is a decent enough player but doubt he will ever be a genuine game changer like a tevez or aguero

Me neither he's a striker, but we already have the best striker in the world. He's not that good playing deeper, and we don't utilise him out wide.

 

[yankblue]

Struggle to really care about this tbh. Alvarez is a decent enough player but doubt he will ever be a genuine game changer like a tevez or aguero

I do wonder if he could get to that level - or if collectively he'd be rated higher - if Haaland wasn't here, and he was our starting #9. The thing is he'll never get that opportunity here so I don't fault him for moving on - as long as the fee is right.

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

Alvarez is overrated. If the price is fair, sell. But then you need a true striker as replacement. For me: Santiago Jimenez.

Overated don't talk so stupid

 

[Mad_fer_it]

Eze as replacement, not a bad trade. Be gutted to lose him. Been a key player for us. That goal against Fulham in 2023 was world class.

 

[chaddblue]

City are mugs if they settle for a penny less than a made up price being sung by the media. wtf lol

Ok.. I’ll re-word it. If we let him go we ask for a huge fee and refuse to negotiate. Pay up or shut up

 

[Gone for a Burton]

He's a very good player and has done very well for us.

This is not disloyalty, its professional ambition in a short career.

The clubs view is " if you are determined to leave, and bring us deal that is irresistible, you can go with our blessing "

If not buckle down, be professional,and accept your wages.

Tixxi will probably have the bases covered for another player.

 

[decmancity]

Ok.. I’ll re-word it. If we let him go we ask for a huge fee and refuse to negotiate. Pay up or shut up

tbh I gave up really caring what we sell players for. Txiki knows what is going on in the world, if its 60m from Atletico or nothing then it is what it is. The rumoured PSG interest is helpful but the lad seemingly doesn't want to go there.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Euros back then were pretty much the same as the pound.

No, they weren’t.

Just for you….

Ferran Torres transfer: Barcelona complete signing of Manchester City forward

Ferran Torres returns to Spain after completing his move from Man City to Barcelona on five-year deal; Barcelona to pay £46.7m up front with further £8.5m coming in add-ons; City make large profit on forward they signed from Valencia in August 2020

www.skysports.com

The €55mil was £46.7mil.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

He's a very good player and has done very well for us.

This is not disloyalty, its professional ambition in a short career.

The clubs view is " if you are determined to leave, and bring us deal that is irresistible, you can go with our blessing "

If not buckle down, be professional,and accept your wages.

Tixxi will probably have the bases covered for another player.

He’s literally won almost all he can already. He’s less likely to win stuff with Atletico.

He’s either wanting to play every game as a 9, or he hasn’t settled well in England and wants a warmer climate where he speaks the language.

 

[I'm Blue]

No surprise there then. Arteta’s attempted City MK2 revolution continues…

I’d stick a one in front of that price for them letter writing cunts.