'He could have a bigger impact than Haaland' - Man City fans rave as Julian Alvarez scoops award
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIncoming Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez has received his award after being named the best player in South America for the 2021 season.
Alvarez, who City signed from River Plate in January but remained there on loan, won the accolade after sports journalists from across the South American continent voted in the annual award organised by Uruguayan newspaper El Pais.
The 22-year-old enjoyed an astonishing 2021 season, scoring 18 goals and providing seven assists in 21 games as River Plate won the 2021 Liga Profesional title.
2021 was also the year the young striker made his senior debut for Argentina, and he now looks like a sure bet to be included in the Albiceleste World Cup squad. READ MORE: Where Man City stand on Kalvin Phillips, left-back and exits as transfer window opens Alvarez spoke to Pep Guardiola in February - around the time he learnt of his prize win - with the City boss welcoming him to the Blues and congratulating him on his achievement.
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