Watch: Man City-bound Julian Alvarez makes history with six-goal haul

Alvarez is set to arrive in Manchester in time for next season

Julian Alvarez of River Plate leaves the pitch after scoring six goals in the victory of his team in the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2022 match between River Plate and Alianza Lima at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

On-loan Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez scored six goals for River Plate as they ran out 8-1 winners over Alianza Lima in the Copa Libertadores last night.

The striker was set to join up with City earlier this year, but the club decided it would be best for his progress to keep him in his home country for the rest of the 2021/22 season.