Barcelona’s Pursuit of Argentine Prodigy Claudio Echeverri Hits Roadblock
Barcelona’s quest to secure the services of promising Argentine talent Claudio Echeverri has encountered an obstacle, with River Plate reportedly rejecting the latest offer from the Catalan club. The young attacking midfielder, who garnered attention with his impressive displays at the recent U17 World Cup in Indonesia, is in high demand, attracting interest from several top European clubs.
Despite Barcelona taking the initiative to sign Echeverri, a definitive agreement seems elusive for now. Fabrizio Romano has revealed that River Plate turned down Barcelona’s latest offer. Echeverri possesses a €25 million release clause, a figure Barcelona, grappling with financial challenges, cannot meet in full. The club had hoped to structure the payment in instalments, but River Plate has not accepted this proposal.
While Echeverri remains open to the prospect of joining Barcelona, the financial constraints have delayed any immediate move to Catalonia. The situation may evolve significantly between now and the upcoming summer, presenting potential developments in Barcelona’s pursuit of the Argentine wonderkid.
