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The brightest young talent in Argentina Julian Alvarez is going to Manchester City as the River Plate president confirms a 'deal is done' with the English champions but the 21-year-old will return to River on loan until July

Manchester City have completed the signing of striker Julian Alvarez according to the River Plate president.

The 21-year-old is being tipped as the brightest young talent in Argentina following his breakout season.

Alvarez has scored 19 goals in 33 league games this season as well as registering 18 assists.

Julian Alvarez is moving to Manchester City after the River Plate president confirmed the deal

City were rumoured to be closing in on the transfer earlier this month and now the River Plate president Jorge Brito has confirmed the 'deal is done.'

“We’ve a full agreement with Manchester City to sell Julián. The deal is done,' Brito said according to Fabrizio Romano.