Man City striker Julian Alvarez will have one of the club’s busiest summers in 2024. After being named in Argentina’s squad for the 2024 Olympics as one of three over-aged football players.
According to local media outlet Diario Ole. Although there has no official announcement from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) regarding the squad of head coach Javier Mascherano heading to Paris. A source close to the team has already dug up a list of 18 players UFABET
Under the rules of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The men’s football tournament is limited to players aged 23 or under at the time of the tournament. But three overage players are allow per country.
The ‘Albiceleste’ have reveal to be eyeing a move for the 24-year-old from Manchester City. The 32-year-old Ajax goalkeeper Jerónimo Ruilli and 36-year-old Benfica defender Nicolas Otamendi. As they seek a fourth Olympic gold medal in their nation’s history. All three of whom have now part of the senior squad for the Copa America. Where the United States reach the quarter-finals.
The 2024 Olympic Men’s Football will start on July 24th. If Argentina makes it to the finals, the tournament will have to be play until August 9th.
That means Alvarez will miss the entirety of City’s pre-season. The Community Shield against Manchester United (August 11) and the start of the 2024-25 campaign. According to manager Josep Guardiola.