(sabasports report)With the departure of Morata, Atletico need to find a replacement, and they are eyeing the “departed” Alvarez. It is no secret that the player wants to leave, and City do not want to let him go, but if the desire is strong, there is a difference. According to Argentine TYC reporter Juan Cortes, Alvarez is putting pressure on City to let him go because he thinks the opportunity Atletico have offered him is very attractive, and that’s what he wants. Atletico have also been in talks with Manchester City to sign Alvarez and have made progress. Separately, journalist Cesar Luis Merlo confirmed the opening of talks between Atletico and City.
For City, Alvarez is definitely a key player. He played 54 games for the team last season, scoring 19 goals and 13 assists, and was directly involved in 32 goals. Such a performance in many big clubs would be the absolute main position, but City have Haaland, Alvarez is unlikely to be the frontman. He will not be Guardiola’s first choice up front, having been dropped early in many of his 39 starts in all competitions last season, which is why he is so concerned.