Manchester City have finished the finalizing of Julian Alvarez from River Plate, according to transfer market specialist and football reporter, Romano Fabrizio.

City have actually been in speak to sign the 21-year-old River Plate striker with the deal anticipated to be in the area of ₤ 17m.

The Argentina forward will remain on loan at River Plate until the summer season, before joining City for their next pre-season.

Sky Sports report that the gamer has a release stipulation somewhere in the region of ₤ 15m-₤ 17m.

Alvarez is currently contracted to River Plate till December 2022 after the next Argentine Primera season, which starts in June.

The 21-year-old already has actually played for the nationwide group of Argentina for five times.

Announcing his signing on Tuesday night, Fabrizio tweeted, “Julián Álvarez to Manchester City from River Plate, done deal and here we go!

“Agreement confirmed as anticipated recently. EUR18.5 m fee to River with bonuses/taxes. Julián will sign for five years. #MCFC

“Deal now sealed– Álvarez will stay at River Plate on loan till July.”