[emoji837][emoji1033] December 2021, Manchester…
The agent of River Plate talented striker Julián Álvarez arrives in England to meet with Manchester United.
There’s €17m clause available to trigger plus taxes — but Man United decide against that signing.
Despite letting Martial leave on loan to Sevilla, Álvarez was not considered the right investment for the club.
[emoji838] Three weeks later, Man City decide to trigger the clause but letting Julián stay at River until July ‘22.
[emoji2764][emoji2765] …and the rest is history. €17m fee.
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