Pep Guardiola sends transfer message to Julian Alvarez as Man City open talks with Atletico Madrid
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPep Guardiola wants Julian Alvarez to be part of his Manchester City squad this season, amid interest in the striker from Atletico Madrid.
Atletico have contacted City over Alvarez's transfer status after the striker's Olympic campaign ended on Friday. Alvarez had previously said he would have to think about his future after being left out for the bigger games last season.
In response, Guardiola was fairly blunt about his striker's comments, with Alvarez moving to cool the situation but failing to confirm he wants to stay at City.
Now, Atletico have opened talks and must meet City's valuation if they want to persuade City to sell. ALSO READ: What Pep Guardiola did after Erling Haaland hat-trick should scare Man City's title rivals ALSO READ: Man City player ratings vs Chelsea as Bobb and McAtee good and Haaland clinical Guardiola gave no update on Alvarez's transfer status after the friendly win over Chelsea - but said he is preparing for the new season with the Argentine as part of his plans. "He's absolutely our player.
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