Julian Alvarez 'asks to leave Man City' after rejecting four-year contract with Chelsea and PSG among clubs interested in £70m striker

Julian Alvarez is looking for a way out of Manchester City after rejecting a four-year contract with the Premier League champions.

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• Alvarez second fiddle to Haaland
• Scored 36 times across two seasons
• Rejected four-year contract

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to El Chiringuito, Alvarez has turned down a new four-year contract at Manchester City and is keen to embark on a new challenge. Both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be interested in the World Cup winner but must pay at least £70million (€81m/$89m) to prise him away from the Etihad.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Losing Alvarez would be a huge blow for City. While he has not been a star name like Haaland or Kevin De Bruyne, the Argentina international has played an important role under Pep Guardiola. His impact as a substitute or in the absence of their Norwegian talisman has helped City dominate the Premier League since his arrival in 2022.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  At 24, Alvarez has already won the World Cup, Copa America, Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. He has had a hugely successful career and racked up 32 goal contributions in 54 games for City last season.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ALVAREZ AND CITY?

  There is not much for Alvarez to do but wait for his chance to sign for a new club. He is tied down to his contract until 2028 and will report for pre-season with the rest of his team-mates and head out to the US for their tour.