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Guardiola misses Julian Alvarez: the Argentine he sees as Haaland's successor at City

Pep Guardiola is planning to bolster Manchester City's attack.

By Ramiro Diaz

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Guardiola and Julian
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The world of football was shaken by the news: Manchester City, Pep Guardiola's sensation team, would be after Lautaro Martinez, the star striker of Inter Milan and the Argentine national team. According to reports from Pasion Futbol, the Spanish coach sees in the "Bull" the ideal successor to Erling Haaland, the young Norwegian prodigy who has broken all scoring records in the Premier League.

Why Lautaro Martinez?

The question resonates in the minds of the fans. Why would City, with an attack as lethal as the current one, look for another world-class striker? The answer is simple: Guardiola always wants more. His obsession with perfection and his vision of total football lead him to explore all possible options to enhance his team.

Lautaro Martinez, with his goalscoring nose, his ability to associate and his dedication on the field, fits perfectly into Guardiola's scheme. The Argentine is a modern striker, capable of playing both as a '9' and as a second striker or even as a winger. His versatility and tactical intelligence make him a very valuable player for any team.

In addition, Lautaro is a player who has already proven his worth in Serie A, one of the most competitive leagues in the world. His experience at Inter Milan, where he has been a protagonist in the conquest of titles and in the dispute of European competitions, endorses him as a top-level player.

A dream trident?

The arrival of Lautaro Martinez to Manchester City would open a range of possibilities for Guardiola. The coach could line up an attacking trident formed by Haaland, Lautaro and Foden, an explosive combination that promises to devastate the Premier League and the Champions League.

Haaland, with his power and scoring ability, would be the '9' reference, the one in charge of scoring the goals. Lautaro, with his mobility and his ability to associate with his teammates, would play behind or to the sides of the Norwegian, creating spaces and generating scoring opportunities. Foden, with his talent and vision of the game, would complete the trident, providing creativity and unbalance in the last third of the field.

An uncertain future

Despite Manchester City's interest, the arrival of Lautaro Martinez is by no means assured. Inter Milan is not willing to part with its star, unless it receives an irresistible offer. In addition, the Argentine striker has stated on several occasions his desire to continue at the Italian club, where he feels valued and loved.

However, in football everything is possible. If City decides to bet heavily on Lautaro, they could convince Inter and the player with an irresistible economic offer. In that case, Guardiola would fulfill his dream of having one of the most coveted strikers in the world in his team.

An attack of legend

If Lautaro Martinez finally signs for Manchester City, the English team would have an attack of legend, capable of marking an era in world football. The combination of Haaland, Lautaro and Foden would be a real spectacle for the fans and a nightmare for the rival defences.

The future will tell if Lautaro Martinez joins the constellation of stars of Manchester City. What is certain is that, if the Argentine is put under the orders of Guardiola, the world football will witness a dream attack, destined to make history.


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