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Pep Guardiola has deflected the notion Julian Alvarez might be on his solution to Atletico Madrid, describing him as “completely our participant”.
Alvarez is at the moment representing Argentina on the Paris Olympics after serving to his nation win the Copa America final month, has voiced his frustration at a scarcity of taking part in time in massive video games.
The striker has been a helpful member of Guardiola’s squad however has usually been utilized in an attacking midfield position as harm cowl, particularly with Erling Haaland because the clear first-choice ahead.
In a press convention whereas in Paris, Alvarez stated he would take the time to consider his future on the Etihad Stadium after the Video games had been completed, with Arsenal and Chelsea additionally reportedly enthusiastic about his signature together with Atletico.
Requested in regards to the likelihood of the 24-year-old transferring to Madrid, Guardiola deflected by giving freely few particulars.
“He’s completely our participant. No information. I don’t have something to say. He’ll come again,” Guardiola stated.
“I rely on him, however he stated within the information that selections might be made all collectively. Now he has to relaxation and when he feels prepared to return again, he’ll come again.
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“I’m certain when he comes again, I’ll hug and congratulate him for the Copa America, for the Olympics, and we’ll begin to work collectively. That is the truth.
“What occurs within the meantime, I’ve a thousand million issues to consider the staff.
“Subsequent week we play for the primary trophy of the season [the Community Shield against Manchester United at Wembley]. [In] two weeks, we play at Stamford Bridge once more. That’s my solely concern.”
Alvarez scored 19 objectives for Metropolis in all competitions final season, outperforming his 17.5 anticipated objectives (xG), whereas additionally contributing 13 assists, second solely to Kevin De Bruyne (17).
He’s set to take pleasure in an prolonged break when the Olympics finishes and can miss Metropolis’s journey to Wembley to face Manchester United within the Neighborhood Defend on Saturday.
