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EPL champions Manchester City have pressed ahead with their pre-season plans by adding forward Julian Alvarez.
The 22-year-old joins the Premiership champions from River Plate in Argentina.
He has signed a five yer deal and cost City around £14.2 million
He will be unveiled to supporters at a club event taking place on Sunday, alongside summer signings Erling Braut Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Stefan Ortega.
“This is, without doubt, one of the biggest teams in world football. You only have to see what this team has won in the last decade to understand the quality of the setup.
“I feel confident I can flourish here. The style of play [Pep Guardiola] encourages is exciting and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
The Argentina international added: “City has an amazing recent history of Argentinian players and I want to put my stamp on the club in the same way Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta and Carlos Tevez did.
“I am so thankful for everything River Plate did for me and I want to thank the fans, staff and players for their support.
“But I am now 100% focused on Manchester City. I want to give my best to this club, help my teammates and contribute to Manchester City’s success.”