Sergio Aguero believes that Julian Alvarez will be able to compete at the "best level" for Manchester City following his move from Argentina.
17.07.2022 - 09:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bathed in a rare warmth on Sunday, June 10, the Etihad Stadium’s West reception provided the stage to unveil Manchester City’s summer signings.
Erling Haaland, the marquee signing, set to work immediately on buttering up the City supporters. He spoke warmly of his father, Alfie, a player who fits well into Joe Royle’s City side that achieved back-to-back promotions. To the crowd’s delight, when Haaland was asked which team he was most looking forward to playing most, the Norwegian wittily replied: “I don’t want to say the words, but... Manchester United”.
Centre-forward Julian Álvarez and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega also received a warm reception from the blue half of Manchester. Unfortunately for Kalvin Phillips, the defensive midfielder was unable to attend the festivities due to illness.
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Collecting a mammoth 93 points to win the Premier League last season, Pep Guardiola’s introduction of fresh faces shows intent beyond domestic titles. The Spaniard last touched the Champions League trophy over a decade ago when Barcelona comfortably beat Manchester United.
Just how likely are City’s latest signings to feature in a squad that was already bursting at the seams with talent?
Erling Haaland
Standing at a towering 6’5”, Haaland is an athletic rarity. At times during his spell at Borussia Dortmund, Haaland’s best comparison could be to that of a cheat code in a video game. Exceptionally quick and growing into his imposing frame, Haaland is a defender’s nightmare.
Haaland possesses all the athletic gifts to shrug off challenges and break into space behind defensive lines. If a defender offers Haaland space, he's exceptional with his back to goal. Haaland
Sergio Aguero believes that Julian Alvarez will be able to compete at the "best level" for Manchester City following his move from Argentina.
On Saturday the world caught a first glimpse of how the rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool will look this season, with the latter triumphing 3-1 in the Community Shield.
A 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in the Community Shield is not exactly how Manchester City would have wanted to start their season, but for Julian Alvarez, things didn't pan out too badly.
Manchester United icon Roy Keane admits Manchester City and Liverpool will take some stopping this season.
Nathan Ake believes that Manchester City need to find their rhythm after a disappointing loss to Liverpool on Saturday, but he doesn't think that the result is cause for panic.
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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Friday, July 22.
Brighton & Hove Albion's stance on Marc Cucurella remains unchanged, despite the left-back handing in a transfer request earlier today, according to an emerging report.
Pep Guardiola expects his new Manchester City signings to hit the ground running quickly ahead of the Community Shield clash with Liverpool on Saturday.
Manchester City's summer arrival Julian Alvarez has revealed the Blues' similarity to former club River Plate will aid him in Pep Guardiola's selection plans.
Manchester City have reportedly rejected a bid from Southampton for Liam Delap.
Your Manchester City evening headlines for Saturday, July 23.
Erling Haaland said the quality on show in Manchester City's training sessions is "something else", as Riyad Mahrez said he is confident the Blues' style of play won't change following the arrival of the Norwegian.
Kalvin Phillips has responded to social media comments from George Ezra after revealing he sang one of the pop artist's ballads during his Manchester City ‘initiation test’.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has revealed when he hopes to make his debut after he did not feature in his side's 2-1 victory against Club America in Houston.
Manchester City fans have been waiting patiently for their first glimpse of Erling Haaland in a City shirt - and that wait is nearly over.
Pep Guardiola says he has only had one perfect pre-season at Manchester City, with this year's tour disrupted by four players who did not travel to the USA.
The wait is nearly over, as Manchester City hope to hand a debut to Erling Haaland this week, getting a look at their new number nine for the first time in Houston vs Club America.