Did Julian Alvarez make the right choice by leaving Manchester City?! | ESPN FC Extra Time

[@AndreeM19]

He is happy, with his friends, playing more, scoring more, earning more money, good weather with crazy fans in a beautiful stadium, being one of the protagonists of the club and their fans love him. Good for him

[@Sams-ch1jg]

I started rooting for atleti since julian alvarez joined. And he is doing fantastic. On the rise. ❤

[@chriskey7440]

Alvarez moved to a country that speaks his main language, has better weather, better women, and a better league.... He made the right choice

[@fatih8053]

He's doing decent now after a slow start, he's probably happy where he is.

[@Nitegame]

True

[@ftwsam2246]

Considering how Man City has been... yeah it was a good choice

[@Marea316]

Without pre season and no holidays at all.

[@XYZ-tx9id]

@@ftwsam2246 Considering how man city and haaland is playing. i say Alvarez would be starting over haaland. If he really wanted to leave why he left for a anti-football manager like simeone? The way he plays, he was made to play for barcelona, but barca was not smart enough to get him.

[@ftwsam2246]

@@XYZ-tx9id but that's the conflict, starting for a team but with a losing streak, or not starting/infrequently starting but on a winning team.

[@Sebastian-dq8zj]

Alvarez received a lot of hate and doubt for leaving City… but props to him he jumped ship at the right time and while he may not win a trophy with Atletico, he is contributing more than Haaland is to his own team.

[@Photosoflife]

@Sebastian-dq8zj Haaland has 12 goals in 13 Premier League matches and 5 goals in 5 Champions League matches already this season. Alvarez left because he wanted to be a full time starter and not the 12th man covering for multiple positions at City. But Haaland himself is having a fantastic season and might break his own EPL goal scoring record of 36 goals.

[@PrimeFootballReview]

Alvarez means Trophies🏆

[@Sebastian-dq8zj]

@@Photosoflife not gonna break any records mate. I acknowledge he started off very well with 12 goals but that is the minimum when you have such a perfectly assembled team with players like KDB Silva or Doku. Truth is that Haaland does not contribute much unless he is scoring. I don’t see City clawing their way back this season nor do I see Haaland doing very well.

[@Photosoflife]

@@Sebastian-dq8zj Predicting that Haaland won’t do well is one of the most idiotic takes you can make in football. Seriously.

[@BobbyGilfinn]

​@@Photosoflife football is a team sport bruv here's a little tip for you when your in a better team strikers score more goals and man city is worse then last year

[@dead_r33d]

for himself: to play, develop and expand his care experience? YES definitely, it was the right choice for Man City: I think they miss having him as an extra body to come in and impact games.

[@krtirtho]

You win a game with Haaland. But, players like Alvarez win you the league and championships

[@AmadDread]

​​@@krtirthoNonsense 😂😂.. Haaland scores Hatricks basically a cheat code you can't tell me you have a better chance of winning the league with Alvarez than with Haaland that's ridiculous.😅

[@Lazarus-u7c]

@@AmadDreadhe just did tell you and he’s correct. Alvarez is way better

[@dead_r33d]

@@AmadDread try to work on your comprehension skills

[@Sams-ch1jg]

​@@krtirtho atleti looking really good 😎

[@cactaceous]

10 goals in 21 games for Atleti while still figuring out the system yet already having Simeone hand over the team to him as Griezmann enters his last months… Yes. He made the right choice.

[@johndawhale3197]

Griezmann is not entering his last months...

[@cactaceous]

@ Yes, he is. He leaves Atleti in June.

[@johndawhale3197]

@@cactaceous Not true...they said that about him for the last 5 years.

[@cactaceous]

@@johndawhale3197 Bookmark this and get back to me in July 1.

[@chezmillie5037]

​@@cactaceousGriezmann has a contract running till 2026

[@shahidimurray5689]

Alvarez has already completed football he doesn’t really care

[@alexbank4879]

I am atletico fan he is beloved here, he is linking amazing with the team and saved us in clutch 4 different games by himself. He has many argentinian teammates, close la liga race, high on the UCL table. He made best decision.

[@fryzollis]

ESPN continuously miss the point of playing a high line, it's not to catch people offside but to win the ball higher up the pitch and do quick counters, you're in opposition's penalty box in 2 seconds if you win the ball high up and have pacy wingers. The whole catching them offside thing is just a bonus that comes with it. And it's not that easy to breach if the backline is well drilled and coordinated

[@Kwami357]

In the words of Steve Nicoles, " Pep is too stubborn and sometimes makes terrible decisions

[@samarthchohan106]

6 pl in 7

[@ricardohotbrakes1458]

Well remember Pep style of football should not have worked in England as it’s the toughest league in the world . Its just the City hate

[@benardmuchiri8391]

Wait😅. I can swear Alex Moreno is the guy 3 months ago said Alvarez might have just made the biggest mistake of his career. I watched it after Alvarez signed for us😂😂. You guys are such Hipocrytes

[@Sams-ch1jg]

If someone gave me a free choice of choosing any striker for my team i would choose julian alvarez. He's an allround player with amazing personality. And he is getting better & better with time.

[@supersayiantupac7261]

Alvarez is what was making City win leagues, he was the one working for Messi to win the world cup.. the only guy to win the most trophies and yet Messi won Ballon D'or.. while ppl was saying Haaland i was the only one who said Alvarez should of won it that year

[@tsimoi273]

4:02 What was that sound? 💨 😮😅

[@AKEEMBrown-r2e]

Pep egos is getting the best of him🙃 selling Cole palmer an Julian Alvarez showing him up💯💯💯

[@Kwami357]

Cole Palmer, I doubt, but for Alvarez, it is sad to let him go

[@fredcherif545]

They wanted to leave. You can’t force them to stay

[@TMartins379]

@@Kwami357You doubt Cole Palmer? Having you been watching him? I reckon he would have been more impactful on that team now than Alvarez.

[@Mozzywinters]

Nothing is showing him up. Pep was a player himself. And has always let players go who want to go. Stop being soo fickle headed.

[@Beenservin]

Hahahah so is palmer who is going to track back in the midfield

[@FG-yh9oq]

No doubt, this is good for his (Alvarez) career.

[@Nitegame]

Yes its good for Alvarez to go to another club after already completing the prem and its good to be in the best league in the world

[@Mel-tn]

Iyo

[@jerrymcallister]

Ale, still hating on that Barcelona high line?

[@srinivassuresh466]

Alvarez is a player for the long haul. He may not be banging away goals but his potential his limitless. Even if he doesn't score, his work rate and all round play is brilliant. You never have to worry about him not putting a shift in. He is going to be the anchorman for atleti much like griezmann Was in his 1st spell at atletico. He made the right move. He will be amazing.

[@arunr437]

He was sold for 100 Million Euros with add ons. Great business from City. They'll use the money to rebuild the squad next season.

[@abumansaray7]

We are all enjoying this moment with Kate 😂

[@trayjacksontigers]

Enjoying all moments w/Kate

[@Triple_X_X]

He got a lot of hate from plastic City fans yapping Haaland is much better than him.. He's a ball playing striker whom any club would want..It was the best time to jump ship and showcase his talent at an authentic club.

[@russellward4624]

Haaland is better. A lot better.

[@brianharvey-m9x]

SCHI ZO PE DO U R A PLASTIC CITEH FAN😂😂😂😂😂

[@brianharvey-m9x]

BUT I THOUGHT FRAUDIOLA DIDNT CHEAT??🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂SCHI ZO IN BRED😂

[@camiq1358]

Still hasn't seen Haaland score a freekick goal

[@Marea316]

​@@russellward4624 not true. Different type of players.

[@pumaadidas]

he is a top class striker man city should never have sold him big loss

[@ricardohotbrakes1458]

When an employee wants to leave a company for whatever reasons , and you force that employee to stay , imagine the mood of that person and negative impact it may have on other employees who know what’s happening. 😊

[@mickealpalmer6252]

Yes

[@Kwami357]

Pep made a terrible decision to make Alvarez leave city and it's crazy how he is not starting KDB

[@factzoverfeelings7503]

It wasn’t Pep who made him leave u clown! Might want to do some research first before spewing nonsense 🥴

[@Photosoflife]

@Kwami357 Pep didn’t make Alvarez leave. Alvarez no longer wanted to be the 12th player filling in for Haaland, De Bruyne, Foden, etc. He wanted to be the main man and he wasn’t going to be that at City with Haaland as the 9.

[@Kwami357]

​@Photosoflife I get it, but he made a terrible decision not to convince Alvarez

[@Christopher-ms5ke]

Pep knows KDB is not 100% and might as well slowly bring him back because they’re not winning anything this season without Rodri.

[@apacheco904]

@@Kwami357Pep did a great job convincing Walker and look what is happening now….

[@otterpoopie]

Nedum always seems like he’s got resentment from his playing days. Like chill brew, you weren’t that good. Let it go. 😂

[@Speedyvampir2]

I reallly don't like his demeanor. He seems like a bitter person.

[@Luteoptions]

He’s a charisma vacuum this guy

[@dreddmann6532]

You talk big for some amateur youtube commenter. He was still better than you.

[@mikedon5205]

Seems like a serious individual but shouldn't be hammered for that we're all different everybody can't be a comedian

[@gazamidori2866]

Pirlo did play against barca high line... Lost with jube in the final

[@paranjaybhanot1887]

He was not getting enough game time, I think great move!

[@ameliamalugu4367]

Julian Alvarez, he has the magic wand, wherever he goes he will do well ! ❤

[@broccolibeater]

its always a dangerous move to join atletico under simeone.

[@KizzKlash]

Shut up

[@GabrielRiver-p6y]

Bring back Julian Alvarez

[@karinavalesio8633]

JULIAN ALVAREZ ES EL MEJOR DELANTERO DEL MUNDO. EL PEOR ERROR DE PEP ES PONER COMO TITULAR AL ANDROIDE OXIDADO SIN JULIAN ALVAREZ PEP LLORA LLORA POR DEJARLO IR. EL CITY SIN LA ARAÑA SIGUE SIENDO UN EQUIPO CHICO

[@ftwsam2246]

With Man City being terrible rn... yes it was a good decision, he left the boat before holes were punctured. And he's decent with Atlético Madrid.

[@unalienablejustice7137]

People typically move to one get out of someone else's limelight or to prove their worth. Sometimes it works and sometimes it backfires.

[@zhenyamugisa9423]

Alvarez jumped ship into the water like Phelps going for Gold😅😅😅

[@DMPetHelp]

That fifa 15 onuoha was a beast

[@charlesapana9935]

Yeah absolutely

[@mandlathabethe7841]

Right move for Alvarez, because Atlecico Madrid suits his style of play.

[@juserod]

Mancity rivers of tears

[@spiritualzorro]

I think the question is wrong at the core. Julian rightfully wanted, and deserved, more protagonism, so, of course he did good. Remaining in Man City would have been too comfortable and mediocre for his talent. But the biggest question is... Should have Manchester City prioritized Halland over Julian? No. Halland is a monster of goals, but Julian is a very strange and shockingly important part of every team he plays. Not because of the number of goals, but because it makes the team play better. Julian and Halland should have played all matches together, or Julian alone. Because now, Manchester City without Julian, is playing awful. And not even Halland's talent can change the situation. That is the difference. Halland is a monster 9. Julian is far more adaptable to different positions, and always moves and pushes for two players combined, even in his worst match. That is invaluable. It is not magic that River Plate, Argentina's national team, and Manchester City, won EVERYTHING, with him.

[@claudetheruler]

DALE JULI!!!! 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@LeastSlutty]

Stop taking away from Kay's fun!

[@OneOkRockSamurai]

Alvarez is great and needs first team football. they would also hate him and call him a "benchrider" and "freebooter" if he stayed. Who cares? Hes actually getting to play now which bodes well for the Albiceleste.

[@BobbyMarley718]

Stevie nicol DEF thought Alvarez was crazy for leaving City!

[@MaxiVera-p6m]

Yes he did. hes a starter now.

[@abdelelazhari9116]

Julian got paid and git out at the right time 😂😂😂

[@TajiriSimpson-ol8iv]

Yep

[@brandonvarela3688]

Let me save you 13 minutes, Yes.

[@mildred1217]

Terrible to let him go😢😢😢

[@syntexerror6868]

ESPN needs to shuffle more hosts

[@dondj314]

Him? Yes. City? Not so much. 😂

[@abdelelazhari9116]

I wouldnt be surprised if Atletico wins la liga ...Good luck to them

[@REAHSWAY2]

He did but he should've joined barca or madrid if they wanted him

[@ju_naidXx]

Why is this even a conversation?😂 Bro has been balling out at Atletico, and he's happy, so why's this a topic?

[@maxphilly]

Manchester city flopped without Alvarez of course he made the right choice La Liga is a much more prestigious and serious league.

[@tatiabril-k4h]

of course, City is in huge risk of a massive sanction

[@anxheloripa449]

Las Palmas didnt do anything insane lol. The reason they won is because there were 3 penalties not given and a horrendous refereeing game. A day later rudiger got a pen for hanging on the defenders hand. Lets not act like the tactics are so easy to figure out. Especially, by someone with no real european pro experience like Ale.

[@Chris_gogetta]

I’ve always believed in him.

[@LeastSlutty]

Nedum's glory days.

[@holmbjerg]

Obviously

[@samarthchohan106]

The way barca plays is not sustainable,cannot keep conceding goals every game

[@AeroXZEdits]

Yes lmao, at city he was always a bench warmer

[@cjturner2036]

Si.

[@christophergoncalvesmelo65]

Alvarez is mot even the top 3 best player foe atleti but still ppl compare him to Haaland 🤣

[@rohandowski2226]

Alvarez has now won Atleti's Player of the Month award for two consecutive months (October and December). It took him some time to adapt to a new role and system, which is why his start in La Liga was a bit challenging. But he has proven to be worth every penny we paid for him. He is incredibly versatile-he can play as a No. 9, operate as a playmaker, press effectively, take corners, set pieces,penalties etc

[@binithben8807]

Pirlo played against barca 2015 and did noting

[@atiwatope]

That was pre-retirement Pirlo, nt 2006/07 WC/CL maestro

[@Beenservin]

Alvarez leaving is not a bad idea but what is bad is leaving to which club? Cause no one don't even know if he exists as a player again, his definitely not winning any thing there this year

[@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073]

Of course he did look at atletico now vs sinking ship city

[@Mel-tn]

🤡

[@donn-nd3bs]

He left coz he won everything at man city wanted new challenge

[@SweetbethKagoma]

A foolish decisions done by city

[@vishakhamahindraker7909]

Yess man city are in a crisis but loserpool top in dec are the greatest team ever and are worst ever god why so much hate

[@factzoverfeelings7503]

He’s scored 5 goals in 15 matches in La Liga. Nothing special whatsoever. Besides his work ethic which is terrific he’s as basic of a striker that there is. His first touch is still poor at times. He doesn’t possess great pace, doesn’t possess great vision. Runs around and occasionally scores the odd goal. To get 80 million for him was an absolute steal by City!

[@cactaceous]

He has scored 10 goals in 21 games for Atleti. Shut up and figure out your stats. Cope better. Facts over feelings. Right?

[@apacheco904]

He is already their highest scorer

[@factzoverfeelings7503]

@@cactaceous 5 goals in 15 La Liga matches fella……might want to do ur research first!!

[@apacheco904]

@@factzoverfeelings7503yea in a defensive mind team. He didn’t start scoring until his fifth game… he is learning a whole new system….

[@factzoverfeelings7503]

@ average striker/footballer and nowhere near worth 80 million!

[@papasmamas1]

I love Alvarez, but this Atletico... still super weak, I dont see them solid, and are far from the big teams. They would continue struggling if they dont hire really good players, Premier League type of players.

[@denisgonzalezblandon1538]

Super weak u say and they're 3rd in la liga, least goals conceded and made it to the quarter final of last year's champions league, consistent in champions league and made it to 2 finals, okay then

[@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073]

@@papasmamas1 they scored 11 goals in 2 games griezmann alvarez duo>>> city

[@Abhishek-jr1yz]

They sit third and just lose one match less than any team, I would not be surprised if we win la liga this year ❤

[@AmadDread]

The only problem is Diego Simeonie, Atletico Madrid are like Liverpool pre Klopp they're just waiting for that brilliant manager to take them to the next level i think if they can find that manager they can overthrow Barcelona and Real Madrid, at least in the League, cause today's Barcelona and Real Madrid aren't the same vintage Teams we used to know back in the day that could dominate and beat anyone in Europe.

[@Abhishek-jr1yz]

Well said but SIMEONE was working out with the new players to set up the system it takes time after the betis they are on a 8 match win streak, i hope they continue like this

[@Zakarman43]

Alvarez was soft. He would not have made a difference

[@KizzKlash]

Really 😂

[@OGCHuila]

In what sense is Atletico Madrid a successful team?

[@saif19845]

anyone with football knowledge knows atletico madrid is a successful team seems like you lack that aspect of football

[@vishnujain7645]

They never finished below Top 3 during Someone's era and even won Laliga a couple of times. They regularly play champions league football and went as far as a champions league final. Which makes them a very consistent and successful team. Many teams fall of grace and fail to play champions. Atheltico management is very successful and they don't splash money like crazy like some English sides who don't even play champions 😂

[@OGCHuila]

@@saif19845 It's not a personal attack. Arsenal in spite of their recent exploits aren't seen has successful. When was Atletico Madrids last trophy and what was it? If Atletico marked a season like that of Arsenal in the last 3 years-- would that be considered a successful season?

[@OGCHuila]

@@vishnujain7645 Thank you for attempting to explain you point of view.

[@MariMartinsS2]

@@OGCHuila Last trophy The league 3 years ago They are not Real Madrid, Bayern who have an obligation to win every year They played semis in the Cup, 4s in the UCL last season. Well above the overvalued Arsenal. The only competition in which Arsenal were better last season was their domestic league Therefore, even in one of Atlético's worst seasons with Simeone, they still reached the 4th of the UCL and the semi-finals of the Cup.

[@Joker-et2je]

City did Gr8 business 👨🏻‍💼 No matter We got him for 15 Million Sold him for 90 Million So quit talking about anything to make City 🌃 look 👀 wrong 😑 or bad City can still comeback this season Especially it’s a 4+ horse 🐎 race N the fact that City is buyin new players in January Go look up Liverpool crazy 2nd half of season fixtures Just b patient Same time last season this show n media was talkin Liverpool winning 🥇 the Quadruple n look 👀 what happened 2 that⁉️‼️🙄😆

[@thomasyates616]

😂🤡🤡