Julian Alvarez 'asks to leave Man City' after rejecting four-year contract with Chelsea and PSG among clubs interested in £70m striker

According to El Chiringuito, Alvarez has turned down a new four-year contract at Manchester City and is keen to embark on a new challenge. Both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be interested in the World Cup winner but must pay at least £70million (€81m/$89m) to prise him away from the Etihad.

Losing Alvarez would be a huge blow for City. While he has not been a star name like Haaland or Kevin De Bruyne, the Argentina international has played an important role under Pep Guardiola. His impact as a substitute or in the absence of their Norwegian talisman has helped City dominate the Premier League since his arrival in 2022.

At 24, Alvarez has already won the World Cup, Copa America, Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. He has had a hugely successful career and racked up 32 goal contributions in 54 games for City last season.

There is not much for Alvarez to do but wait for his chance to sign for a new club. He is tied down to his contract until 2028 and will report for pre-season with the rest of his team-mates and head out to the US for their tour.