Manchester City have reportedly slapped a huge price tag on Julian Alvarez after the Argentina star demanded to leave Pep Guardiola’s side.

According to The Athletic, the forward remains keen to get more playing time and relocate to a warmer climate. However, he might find himself hindered by City’s valuation which is reportedly around £60m ($77m), with an additional £17 million ($22m) in potential add-ons. Atletico Madrid, who have shown considerable interest in the player, disagree with City’s demands and might pull out of any potential deal if further negotiations fail to convince the Premier League champions to lower their asking price.

Alvarez has flown to Paris to participate in the Summer Olympics with Argentina after plying his trade in the Copa America, which will further deter Pep Guardiola from handing him a starting role, at least in the initial phase of the 2024-25 campaign. He hasn’t had a substantial break in three years owing to club and international commitments, making his situation even more complex.

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