Real Madrid have identified Manchester City's Julian Alvarez as a potential backup option if they are unable to sign Kylian Mbappe next summer.
Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe has been heavily linked with Real for several years and it is anticipated that he will finally make the switch to the Spanish club next summer once his contract expires.
According to Fichajes, Real have identified potential options in case they cannot land Mbappe, with Alvarez one of the players that is being considered.
Alvarez is in his second season at City following his move from River Plate.
The 23-year-old netted 17 goals in all competitions last season and has scored twice so far this campaign.
Alvarez has over 20 caps for Argentina and helped his team to win the World Cup in Qatar last year.
Although the prolific Erling Haaland is firmly established as City's first-choice striker, Alvarez has demonstrated that he is capable of performing effectively when operating behind the Norwegian.
Alvarez has a long-term contract at City that runs until the summer of 2028.
City manager Pep Guardiola rates Alvarez highly and would certainly be reluctant to let him leave.
It is likely that Real will look to bring in a high-profile striker next summer, especially after losing Karim Benzema to Al-Ittihad this year.
Ksm_city
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Never: Alvarez is not for sell. Go look somewhere else
Wieaepst
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dey should av done that already this season
jasondrx77
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Madrid have money ๐ฐ so if they pay the asking price and the players want to leave... like Pep says we let them leave and thank them for thier contribution ๐๐พbut we love Alvarez and hope he stays a while longer ๐ฏ
Mutckmrtz
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Julian Alvarez should join them
JamesCallagher
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Real Madrid to start dreaming again[Crylaugh] -this month we need Mbappe next month we don't need Mbappe Haaland is coming now they need Alvarez next season will be we don't need Alvarez [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
luckytv
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Our Golden Boy Is Going Nowhere
Madridistafamily
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no way you remove Federico from this team
It was hard fuck not to include Valverde and Camavinga because they one of the best midfielders in the world but Arda Gรผler and Bellingham are as well. It's really hard to choose
Jerbanumbi
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Madrid still remember the 4-0 and don't want that to happen happen again by buying Man City strikers ๐๐๐๐๐
descarts
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We don't need a Right back , Valverde didn't mind playing in that role . He is really good at that flank . Alfonso and Alvarez will prevent Madrid from making one player dependent team . Haaland or Mbappe arrival will make Madrid dependent on them for victory. Whereas currently, Madrid is contributing overall very well . Alvarez is not a big name but a respected and selfless player.
Saretu
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Real Madrid Alvarez is not for sell is a world cup winner
ishti
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A front three of Vini, Alvarez and Rodrigo will be lit