Fabrizio Romano reveals Man City's transfer plans as star asks to leave

Carlo Garganese

• 14 Jul 2024 09:30 BST
• 2 min read

Manchester City have been rocked by reports that attacker Julian Alvarez has asked to leave the club.

El Chiringuito, among others, reported on Saturday that Alvarez has turned down a new contract and has asked to leave.

El Chiringuito’s Twitter account stated: “Julián Álvarez has asked to leave Manchester City. At the end of the season, the Argentine rejected an improved contract and one more year of contract (ends 2028). He wants the club to give him a logical selling price.”

It is understood that Alvarez is unhappy with his lack of playing time at the Etihad.

The Argentine only joined City in 2022 but he has mainly been a substitute or rotation player at the club, with Erling Haaland the first-choice striker under Pep Guardiola.

He has still managed a respectable 36 goals in all competitions for City despite his lack of minutes, winning the treble in his first season and six trophies in total.

Alvarez also played a key role in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph as he scored three times on their way to victory in Qatar.

What did Romano say?

Fabrizio Romano has since responded to the reports that Alvarez has asked to leave City and says that the club plans to talk to him after the Copa America and try to convince him to stay.

“Manchester City will talk again to Julián Álvarez's camp to discuss his situation after the Copa America,” Romano said on Twitter.

“Alvarez wants to play more, City never wanted to sell him or even communicate price tag. PSG among clubs interested but City insist on plan to keep Julián.”

Barcelona have also been heavily linked with the 24-year-old, although their priority is understood to be Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao.

Alvarez began his career at River Plate where he scored 54 goals in 122 games before joining Man City.