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According to Spanish reporter Pedro Morata, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal had reached an agreement for the transfer of Julian Alvarez worth €125 million. However, the player himself intervened by personally calling Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and halting the deal. Meanwhile, Manchester City has been waiting for Alvarez to make contact, with parties asking him to call manager Enzo Maresca, but as of now, he has not done so. The decision on Alvarez's future remains entirely in the player's hands, and it is expected that he may make a new decision within the next day or two. The report originates from Hupu Soccer, citing X (formerly Twitter) as the source.
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Hupu, August 31 — According to Spanish reporter Pedro Morata, the decision regarding Álvarez's future remains entirely in the player's hands.
Atlético Madrid and Arsenal have previously reached, and still maintain, an agreement on Álvarez's transfer, with the transaction amount set at €125 million. However, Álvarez himself subsequently called Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and personally halted the deal.
Meanwhile, Manchester City was waiting for Álvarez last night. Relevant parties had asked Álvarez to call Maresca, but as of now, he has not done so.
It remains to be seen whether Álvarez will make a new decision today or tomorrow.
Source: X Posted in Shanghai Reads: 1,371
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虎扑 - 足球Neutral / independent
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