Julian Alvarez, the 24-year-old Manchester City and Argentina striker, has had an extraordinary career, amassing 14 trophies with both club and country. His impressive journey includes a World Cup victory with Argentina in 2022 and a series of club triumphs, including the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores, and more.

In an exclusive interview with GOAL, Alvarez shares his aspirations for another treble with Manchester City this season, under the guidance of coach Pep Guardiola. His journey in football began in Calchin, Cordoba province, playing with his brothers and supporting River Plate. Alvarez’s versatility as a player has developed from playing in different positions, contributing to his success at Manchester City.

Alvarez joined City in January 2022 for £14 million, following in the footsteps of fellow Argentinian greats like Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero. His performance has been noteworthy, forming a strong partnership with teammate Erling Haaland and being involved in all of Guardiola’s plans.

His partnership extends beyond club football, as he plays alongside his childhood idol, Lionel Messi, for Argentina. Together, they played a key role in Argentina’s World Cup win. Alvarez looks forward to potential future successes with Argentina and Manchester City, including the possibility of facing his former club River Plate in the expanded Club World Cup in 2025.