On August 12th, La Liga club Atlético Madrid announced the signing of Alvarez, with a fixed transfer fee of €75 million and a potential additional €10 million. However, according to the Manchester Evening News, Alvarez’s farewell statement did not mention Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, raising speculation about their relationship.
In his farewell letter, Alvarez looked back fondly on his two years at Manchester City, writing: “Today, I say goodbye to this exceptional club with mixed emotions. In these two years, I have grown tremendously not only as a player but also on a personal level. I am grateful for the trust and support of all the management and technical staff, your wisdom and guidance have been significant to me. At the same time, I would like to thank my teammates, every moment we shared will be cherished, the sweat and effort in every training session and match are invaluable. I will forever cherish this experience, our friendship will last a lifetime.”
“To the dear fans, your passion and support have made me feel at home from day one. I am deeply honored to be a part of this family. Manchester City will always hold a special place in my heart. May your future journey be smooth sailing, wherever I am, my heart will always be with the club.”
However, the Manchester Evening News pointed out that in this heartfelt farewell letter, Alvarez did not mention Guardiola’s name. The outside world speculated that this might be due to his dissatisfaction with Guardiola’s recent treatment of him, particularly their public disagreements in the media. Recently, Guardiola responded to Alvarez’s complaints about lack of playing time, saying: “I know Alvarez wants to play in key games, but other players in the squad feel the same. I see Alvarez thinking about his future, so think carefully, then tell us your decision.”
In response, Alvarez said: “I’ve heard Guardiola’s comments, but I don’t want to say much. I’ve never said anything negative about him or the club. I’m just thinking about my future, like I do at the end of every season, reflecting on the past and looking ahead. I’ve always emphasized that I’ve enjoyed my time at Manchester City, it’s been a great stop in my career. I haven’t said anything disrespectful.”
Although Alvarez tried to maintain a professional attitude, his omission of Guardiola in the farewell letter has sparked a lot of discussion.
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