BREAKING: Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola Seeks Swap Deal for Julian Alvarez

In a surprising move, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly requested a swap deal for Argentine international Julian Alvarez, with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo being the player in question. According to Catalan outlet Nacional, Guardiola has a soft spot for the Brazilian winger.

The development comes on the heels of Alvarez expressing his discontent with his playing time under Guardiola at Manchester City. Despite featuring in 54 games last season, scoring 19 goals and providing 13 assists, the Argentine international has found himself relegated to a secondary role due to the presence of stars like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.

The swap deal, if it comes to fruition, would see Rodrygo join Manchester City, while Alvarez would move to Real Madrid. The Brazilian winger has already generated interest from other top European clubs, including Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, while Chelsea and Arsenal are also rumored to be in the hunt for the Argentine international.

With Guardiola known for his tactical acumen and ability to get the best out of his players, it will be interesting to see how this potential swap deal unfolds. Will Rodrygo be the spark Manchester City needs to take their game to the next level, or will Alvarez thrive in a new environment at Real Madrid? Only time will tell.

Source: Nacional