

December 2021, Manchester…
The agent of River Plate talented striker Julián Álvarez arrives in England to meet with Manchester United.
There’s €17m clause available to trigger plus taxes — but Man United decide against that signing.
Despite letting Martial leave on loan to Sevilla, Álvarez was not considered the right investment for the club.

Three weeks later, Man City decide to trigger the clause but letting Julián stay at River until July ‘22.


…and the rest is history. €17m fee.
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