Last summer, Julian Alvarez opened a new chapter in his career by leaving Manchester City to join the Madrid club. Two seasons after winning everything with the Skyblues, winning six major trophies, the Argentinian striker chose to rally the Metropolitano to become one of the masterpieces of the Colchoneros.
Very fulfilled under his new colors, the 2022 world champion totals 20 goals and 5 assists in 39 games, all competitions combined (Liga, Champions League and King Cup). No regrets therefore for the native of Calchin, who said that his departure from the Eastlands was notably motivated by his lack of playing time because of his status as a lining of Erling Haaland.
“I needed something else”
“We always want to play the most important matches. In the Champions League final, I did not enter. In the semi-finals, I only played a little and I would have liked to play these kinds of matches. It's a bit because of that I thought about change. I always said that I was very grateful to the club, but I needed something else. Something in me told me that I needed a different challenge, to look for something new ”he said to Marca.
Scorer twice against Valence (2-0) last Saturday in the league, Alvarez chained Tuesday with a goal and a decisive pass against Barça (4-4) in the King's semifinals. He should be a again holder on Saturday against Athletic Bilbao this Saturday at home, before the trip to the lawn of Real Madrid three days later, as part of the knockout round of the Champions League.
