In Calchín they knew, ten years ago, that this present of Julián Álvarez was possible. They understood it when the Spider, just 15 years old, left his hometown club to try out for Real Madrid. And they finished checking it some time later, already in River, where it caught the attention of Marcelo Gallardo.
That debut in 2018 by the hand of the Doll put the striker in everyone's sights. He even added minutes in the final of the Copa Libertadores 2018 against Boca that was played at the Santiago Bernabeu (he entered the five of the second half by Exequiel Palacios).
Six Olympic laps with River quickly placed him on the radar of the Argentine National Team, where he celebrated the Pre-Olympic title with the Sub 23 and was part of the last three consecrationsof the Major: the Copa América 2021, the Finalissima 2022 and the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
In River he won six titles (AFP)
Manchester City, the big leap
His arrival in the big football of England did nothing but enhance his conditions and increase his track record. He achieved it this Saturday when, with the fall of Arsenal against Nottingham Forest, Manchester City was crowned champion of the Premier League.
In total, Pep Guardiola's team collected 85 points in 35 games and achieved the consecration 24 hours before hosting Chelsea.
The recent champions must also visit Brentford on the last date of the season that, regardless of those results, will close with flying colours.
One by one, Julian's titles
In River:
- Copa Libertadores (2018)
- Copa Argentina (2019)
- Supercopa Argentina (2019)
- First Division Tournament (2021)
- Champions Trophy (2021)
At Manchester City:
- Premier League (2023)
In the Argentine National Team:
- South American U23 Olympic Qualifying Tournament (2020)
- America's Cup (2021)
- Finalissima (2022)
- World Cup (2022)
Key piece of the National Team in Qatar (AFP)
The Champions League, in the spotlight
On June 10, in Istanbul, Manchester City will play the Champions League final against Inter. And Julian will have, that day, the possibility of getting an unprecedented brand in our country.
Julian's goal against Madrid (AFP)
It happens that, if he lifts the Orejona, Álvarez could become the first Argentine to win the Copa Libertadores, the Champions League and the World Cup throughout his career: only the Brazilians Cafú and Ronaldinho achieved it.
In addition, La Araña would join the select group of 12 players who lifted the Conmebol trophy and also won the Champions League: Carlos Tevez, Juan Pablo Sorín and Walter Samuel were the only Argentines to get it.
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