Alvarez wants a new challenge - Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Julian Alvarez asked to leave the club following interest from Atletico Madrid because he wanted a "new challenge".

The Argentina forward is set to join Diego Simeone's side in the coming days after City accepted an £81.5m offer for the 22-year-old.

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