Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man: Atletico Madrid unveil striker from Manchester City
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Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.

Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man: Atletico Madrid unveil striker from Manchester City

Tosin Abayomi 18:10 - 12.08.2024

Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.

There is news about Argentine striker Julian Alvarez who has switched clubs before the start of the season.

After helping Argentina win the 2024 Copa America, he was unable to lead the U-23 team to a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man

Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.
Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.

Alvarez, who has a contract with Atletico Madrid that runs through 2030 completed the move from Manchester City.

As a complete international for his nation, the 24-year-old Argentinian is a quick, talented attacker with a remarkable ability to link up with teammates and can also operate as a playmaker.

Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.
Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.

He moved to Manchester City in 2022, and since then, he has won two Premier League titles, as well as the FA Cup, European Super Cup, Champions League, and Club World Cup, where he finished as the best scorer with two goals.

He played 103 games in two seasons in England, tallying 36 goals and 18 assists.

Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.
Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.

Alvarez as Spider-Man

Using his moniker "the Spider," the Rojiblancos have used winks on social media to officially announce his coming in the best "Spiderman" fashion.

After passing his medical assessment, the striker was given the number 19 jersey.

Alvarez was known as "The Little Spider" when he was a young player at Atletico Calchin in Argentina, when he played in larger age groups.

Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.
Atletico Madrid unveils striker Julian Alvarez as Spider-Man from Manchester City.

After graduating to become a senior professional, Alvarez went by the moniker "Spider," and his performances for City and Argentina brought him back into the public eye.

Alvarez has a tradition of celebrating goals by flinging his arms wide and mimicking Spider-Man by extending his thumb, forefinger, and little finger.

With 36 caps for his country, Alvarez has nine goals and one assist in nine games. He will play under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.

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