Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez has starred in Argentina’s dominant display against Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.
The 22-year-old turned the game on its head by getting on the end of an Enzo Fernandez lobbed pass to win his side a penalty, which was converted by Lionel Messi.
But it was to make it 2-0 where Alvarez truly came to life.
Picking up the ball in the middle of the park, the wonderkid drove past a series of Croatian defenders before slotting the ball into the back of the net.
On a huge night for both Messi and Argentine football, it was the youngster who thrived in the World Cup knockout clash.
How much did Manchester City pay to sign Julian Alvarez?
Manchester City paid £14.1 million (BBC Sport) to sign Julian Alvarez in January 2021.
The Premier League champions triggered the release clause in the prolific goalscorer’s contract to sign him from River Plate in a 5-year deal.
While the gifted marksman stayed at River till the end of last season on loan, he joined Pep Guardiola’s side this season.
Julian Alvarez is quite clearly a bargain
As exemplified by Julian Alvarez’s exceptional performances at the World Cup, he is one hell of a player.
While clubs across Europe are paying record-breaking fees to sign strikers, City paid a mere £14.1 million to sign one of the most talented young strikers in world football.
It is likely that Julian Alvarez will become a household name for both Manchester City and Argentina as time progresses.
And that too at such a reasonable for the Premier League giants.
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