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„Manchester City“ can finally purchase the coveted number nine after Sergio Aguero left the team this summer. Journalist Cesar Luis Merlo reports that „Manchester City“ is close to reaching an agreement with „River Plate“ team regarding the acquisition of forward Juliano Alvarez. It is reported that the „Cityzens“ will buy this forward for a guaranteed €16 million, not including bonuses. „River Plate“ also requested to keep the forward for the remaining part of the season on loan basis. There is also a possibility that J. Alvarez could be loaned to another European club for the rest of the season to adapt to European football, added F. Romano. J. Alvarez is a talented 21-year-old forward from Argentina, who contributed significantly to „River Plate“’s success last season. In the Argentine league, the Argentine scored 18 goals and made 6 assists last season. J. Alvarez's strengths include dribbling, long-distance shots, ball control, and passing. The forward also excels in finishing attacks, according to the whoscored website."
