City's Haaland-Alvarez Choice Looks Like a Blunder

Two years on, letting Julian Alvarez leave for Atletico Madrid while keeping Erling Haaland looks like a huge mistake.

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What happened. Manchester City sold Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid two years ago, but now the Argentine is linked with a mega-move, prompting claims City sold the wrong striker.

• Haaland is a proven goal machine but not a natural fit.
• Alvarez's potential £128m move highlights City's error.
• City fans shrugged at Alvarez's exit, now regret it.

The opinion piece argues City should have kept Alvarez and sold Haaland, a stance that may spark debate.

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