Julian Alvarez | Signs for City (see main forum)

[Deleted member 87819]

latest he arrives is Halloween

Do you really believe he would arrive by then with the World Cup just around the corner?

 

[Vester]

Alvarez is a serious talent you dont get to be South American player of the year without that.There is a theory in Argentina however that Pep's contract ends in June 23 and that both he and Bergiristain believe Marcelo Gallardo is the tecnico to replace him. Gallardo's contract after eight years at River ends December 22.Guardiola has always been close to Argentine football sees Bielsa as his mentor and has spoken on numerous occasions that Gallardo is one of the best Tecnico's in the World.

None of what you said have anything to do with what I just wrote.
No one is doubting that he is a big talent, but no matter how good you are going straight from River to City is a huge step. I would personally prefer us to get him right now. My main point was that signing him now and then loaning him back to River their whole season, when he only has 11 months left on his contract, sounds like a great deal. For River, not us.

 

[Dzeko9]

Bring him now. Not at the end of the season. We need a real stiker in games like Southampton.

 

[Passarella]

I’m not saying he isn’t talented, but I have seen this South American Player of the Year prize mentioned here a few times and I have to say it’s not a very serious award. Some of the winners look hilarious in retrospect


This is a ridiculous theory. Most overrated manager in the continent by one million miles...

I am merely saying whats being said.The reality is that Guardiola continually speaks highly of Gallardo who has won more South American titles than anyone else this century and still in his forties

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Do you really believe he would arrive by then with the World Cup just around the corner?

First games arent till late Nov - maybe, but if the WC is on, our guys will be gone as well, he'll be here in when the squad they all get back.

I dont think he'll be 'the guy' we sign or chase for the #9 this summer but for the price and guarantee coming in, loaning him back just gives him all the play time, we've enough to rotate in and out in the front 3 already.

 

[Vester]

Just guaranteeing they get him tied down, why wait 5 months for other people to turn his head. Someone was gonna rock up and pay it before then.

Earliest hes here is June, latest he arrives is Halloween. Covering the bases you now know you have a 9 coming in, and cant get involved in the drama for whoever.

He cant arrive around Halloween since the transfer window is not open then. We are City ffs, we should not be bothered if there is a little competition to sign him in 5 months, he either wants to come or not. Especially if we dont even think he is good enough to be a first team regular now.

And if we do think he is good enough, why loan him out?

 

[Passarella]

None of what you said have anything to do with what I just wrote.
No one is doubting that he is a big talent, but no matter how good you are going straight from River to City is a huge step. I would personally prefer as to get him right now. My main point was that signing him now and then loaning him back to River their whole season, when he only has 11 months left on his contract, sounds like a great deal. For River.

I agree its great for River but you ask why and there can only be two posibilities one that i outlined and the only other one is City are trying to keep arguably the best football school in the World on good terms for further deals

 

[Deleted member 87819]

First games arent till late Nov - maybe, but if the WC is on, our guys will be gone as well, he'll be here in when the squad they all get back.

I dont think he'll be 'the guy' we sign or chase for the #9 this summer but for the price and guarantee coming in, loaning him back just gives him all the play time, we've enough to rotate in and out in the front 3 already.

I’m still yet to see if he’ll arrive at all, but certainly something about this just doesn’t sound... normal, especially this talked about clause given the contract situation. Like I’ve been saying, he’s likely an afterthought in planning the 22/23 squad EVEN IF we don’t sign a striker (which is unlikely, but...). At his age, it doesn’t look good. If I were him, I’d be pushing to get out of River Plate ASAP

 

[Deleted member 87819]

City are trying to keep arguably the best football school in the World on good terms for further deals

First, lol take a breath there... “arguably”? You seem Argentinian and I get the excitement, but don’t get carried away.
Secondly, paying a fat fee for a player out of contract in less than 12 months should be enough

 

[Deleted member 87819]

I am merely saying whats being said.The reality is that Guardiola continually speaks highly of Gallardo who has won more South American titles than anyone else this century and still in his forties

Pep says wonderful things about many people, to the point it seems like self-parody at times. Gallardo is a good manager, but we’re not getting someone with zero European experience for this project. Especially not a manager caught on a hot mike telling his player he should have gone in to hurt the opponent In fouls after a game against Boca Juniors just months ago