{"id":431370,"date":"2026-02-18T01:05:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/431370\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:05:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:05:10","slug":"ex-man-city-star-pep-guardiola-would-re-sign-encouraged-to-join-arsenal-who-have-trump-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/431370\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Man City star Pep Guardiola ‘would re-sign’ encouraged to join Arsenal who have trump card"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arsenal have been urged to sign one of Pep Guardiola’s former players, who spent two years at Manchester City, with a potential return to the Premier League tipped for this summer\"Julian<\/p>\n

Julian Alvarez spent two seasons at Man City(Image: Europa Press via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Former Manchester City<\/a> striker Julian Alvarez<\/a> has been linked with a return back to the Premier League<\/a>, and ex-Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has urged his old club to sign him. The 26\u2011year\u2011old left the Etihad Stadium<\/a> in the summer of 2024 for a fee of \u00a381.5million in pursuit of regular game time<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He has enjoyed his spell in La Liga, but speculation over his future has grown ahead of the summer, with both Arsenal and Chelsea<\/a> reportedly monitoring his situation. Barcelona<\/a> are also said to be keeping tabs on the forward, who Atletico could command a fee exceeding \u20ac100million (\u00a386m).<\/p>\n

However, Arsenal may possess a crucial edge in any potential deal, given that their sporting director, Andrea Berta, orchestrated Alvarez’s transfer from City to the Wanda Metropolitano during the summer of 2024.<\/p>\n

Petit meanwhile, believes the Argentine would be an ideal fit for Mikel Arteta’s<\/a> attacking setup, arguing he possesses the qualities to flourish under the Spanish boss.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Ignition Casino, Petit said: “When Julian Alvarez was playing for City, I really liked him. He didn’t start every single game but every time he played for City, and for Atletico [Madrid] as well since, he has been really special.<\/p>\n

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“He can score goals and give assists, but he’s got temper, personality, and character. I think in terms of movement he is very intelligent. Physically as well, he’s a top player and technically, he’s got everything to suit the best clubs in Europe.<\/p>\n

“The reason why he left City was because he wanted to play regular football, but I think Pep Guardiola<\/a> would be very happy to have him back in the squad.”<\/p>\n

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Julian Alvarez during his time at Man City(Image: PA)<\/p>\n

Discussing the Gunners’ upper hand and potential trump card, Petit added: “So definitely, if Arsenal have a chance to get him, with the connection with the Spanish players and the way they play up front, I think that would be great news for Arsenal.<\/p>\n

“That would be a very, very good addition to the squad and a statement.”<\/p>\n

Guardiola has previously confessed he’d be pleased to welcome Alvarez back into his team. “Maybe I’d love to have him… But I understand why he left,” Guardiola remarked last October.”<\/p>\n

“Julian Alvarez is top. That’s why now he’s at one of the best clubs in the world, Atleti, playing for a top class manager, players, performing unbelievably.”<\/p>\n

The Argentine has netted 12 goals and provided six assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.<\/p>\n

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