Guardiola: «Maybe I would have liked Alvarez to stay at Manchester City»

The head coach of Manchester City, Josep Guardiola, commented on the Madrid Atlético striker Julián Alvarez, who previously played for the «Citizens.»

Julián Alvarez, Getty Images

«Julián Alvarez is a top-level player. That’s why he is now playing in one of the best clubs in the world, Atlético, under the leadership of a top-class coach, alongside top-class players, showing incredible results. Maybe I would have liked him to stay, but I understand why he left,» Guardiola’s words are quoted by Fabrizio Romano on Twitter.

This season, the Argentine has played 9 matches for Atlético in all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing three assists.