Manchester City Star Julian Alvarez has finally responded to the rumours flying around after he was being linked to Chelsea

Chelsea has agreed to a £42 million deal for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, as reported by Colombian media. The Blues had previously shown interest in Duran during the January transfer window but were unable to secure the move as Aston Villa was not willing to let their key player leave in the middle of a highly competitive season. Now, according to journalist Guillermo Arango, Chelsea and Villa have finalized the transfer, and the club is negotiating personal terms with the player.

In other news, Julian Alvarez, the 24-year-old Manchester City forward, has been a standout performer in the last two seasons. During the 2022–23 campaign, Alvarez scored 17 goals, contributing significantly to City’s treble-winning season. The following year, he matched this success with 19 goals in their Premier League title-winning campaign. Despite primarily playing as a backup to Erling Haaland, Alvarez managed to get significant playing time, with only seven City players clocking more minutes than him last season.

Alvarez’s impressive tally of 90 goals in 98 games for City demonstrates his remarkable ability. However, there have been rumors that Haaland might leave the Etihad to seek more consistent playing time elsewhere, which could affect Alvarez’s position at the club. Chelsea, among other clubs, has shown interest in Alvarez, especially as they aim to strengthen their attack following Nicolas Jackson’s inconsistent performances.

Despite the transfer speculation, Alvarez has expressed his satisfaction with his current situation at Manchester City. In an interview with ESPN, he stated, “These are things that are spoken, but I am peaceful, at ease, and pleased at City. We’ll watch to see what transpires.” His comments indicate a desire to remain with the Citizens over the summer.

Additionally, Alvarez has also been linked to Paris Saint-Germain, who are seeking a replacement for Kylian Mbappe after his recent move to Real Madrid. However, it appears that Alvarez is not looking to make a move to either club at this moment.

In summary, while Chelsea has made a significant move to secure Jhon Duran from Aston Villa, Julian Alvarez remains focused on his career at Manchester City despite ongoing rumors and interest from top European clubs. The upcoming transfer period will reveal how these stories develop and whether any changes occur in the rosters of these major teams.