Manchester City Nears Deal for Argentine Prodigy Claudio Echeverri: Loan Back to River Plate in the Works

Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester City is making significant strides in finalizing a deal to acquire the promising talent Claudio Echeverri. The plan is to secure the Argentine wonderkid and immediately loan him back to River Plate, with the Premier League club prepared to invest over €20m in the transaction. Echeverri’s existing contract is set to expire next December, adding urgency to the negotiations.

While Barcelona expressed keen interest in the 17-year-old, their initial bid was rebuffed by River Plate due to payment-related concerns. Barcelona faces financial constraints that hinder their ability to meet Echeverri’s €25m release clause, leading Manchester City to seize the opportunity.

Echeverri, an Argentine supertalent, has recently declared his decision not to extend his contract with River Plate, prompting Manchester City to expedite their pursuit. The young phenom, who showcased his prowess during the U17 World Cup, boasts impressive stats for Argentina’s youth side—13 goals and 5 assists in 22 games for the U17 team.