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Speaking about Manchester City’s 2024 summer transfer window on Friday, Pep Guardiola conceded that his club may have made a mistake in letting Julian Alvarez leave.
Like all other clubs, Manchester City took advantage of the transfer window to strengthen its position by recruiting players, while getting rid of some elements. The biggest movement concerning departures concerned Julian Alvarez since the Argentinian striker was sold to Atlético de Madrid for the sum of seventy-five million euros. A choice that Pep Guardiola seems to regret today.
In comments relayed on Friday by the Dailymailthe coach of Skyblues took stock of the group he owns to date. I am happy with this team. “And the Spaniard mentioned the case of Alvarez.” Julian’s departure was not expected, even though he and his agent had already had discussions with other clubs for a long time. So it could happen and it did. (…) We saw what we had. If we have many, many injuries, then it will be a problem. But in a few months, Oscar Bobb will be back (of injury) and Phil (Foden) can help in this role, McAtee too, Gündogan too (…). »
Haaland a little alone
Despite all the alternatives, Pep Guardiola conceded that City may not have played so well in parting with their striker. There are several players who can replace Erling (Haaland) of course. But maybe it was a mistake (to let Julian Alavez go, editor’s note). I don’t know. But I don’t like to have players that I leave for a long time without them playing. When everyone is involved with a chance to play, the team’s performance is better.
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In the meantime, and as the English media pointed out, Manchester City only has one real professional goalscorer with experience in its squad, with Erling Haaland. If he wants to strengthen this offensive sector, Pep Guardiola will be forced to play one of his other key players in a position that is not necessarily his own. He can also decide to draw on the youngsters in the Manchester training center.
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