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Man City legend Aguero happy with Alvarez comparison

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero is happy seeing Julian Alvarez impressing with the Sky Blues.

Alvarez is now in Qatar with Argentina's World Cup squad.

"Julian has a polished character, he's calm and collected, and always eager to learn and I think his first steps at City have shown this," said Aguero.

“Arriving from Argentina and kickstarting your career in the Premier League - especially in a team filled with amazing players like City - is easier said than done.

“However, he's had a superb adaptation. He has been able to find the net, yes, but most importantly, he's been able to suit Pep's vision perfectly – applying constant pressure, sprinting non-stop, finding gaps and partnering up.

“It's been his first few months, but he's proven he's a talented and reliable player, up to the quality that a major club like City demand."

Kun is happy some people see similarities to his early days at City and the start Alvarez has made - as well as some of the clinical finishing the former River Plate start has demonstrated.

“Keep the goals coming, I say then!" he said.

“That just might be the case (the similar style). Julian has a knack for finishing a play when facing a keeper.

“He knows when and how to signal a pass from a team-mate, maintain a good spatial sense, and shoot precisely.

“He's got a way to go, as this is his first season in Europe, but under Pep's guidance, in a team like City, he has all he needs to grow. His ability to learn is the final piece of the puzzle."

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