Manchester City have completed the signing of striker Julian Alvarez according to the River Plate president.
The 21-year-old is being tipped as the brightest young talent in Argentina following his breakout season.
Alvarez has scored 19 goals in 33 league games this season as well as registering 18 assists.
City were rumoured to be closing in on the transfer earlier this month and now the River Plate president Jorge Brito has confirmed the 'deal is done.'
“We’ve a full agreement with Manchester City to sell Julián. The deal is done,' Brito said according to Fabrizio Romano.
Brito also confirmed Alvarez would be sent back to River Plate on loan until July 7.
The 21-year-old had a £20million release clause in his contract.
Alvarez scored 24 goals in 46 appearances last season and has drawn comparisons with fellow countryman and City’s record goalscorer Sergio Aguero.
Watched by a host of European clubs, Alvarez appears to be viewed by City as a future prospect and will not impact on their pursuit of Erling Haaland ahead of next season.
Alvarez won his first international cap last year and was part of the Argentina team to lift the Copa America.
