OFFICIAL: Manchester City sign Argentine prodigy Claudio Echeverri

River Plate and Manchester City reached an official agreement for the transfer of Claudio 'Diablito' Echeverri, one of the most interesting future projects of the country of the 'Albiceleste'. He follows the same path as Julian Alvarez a few years ago and moves, with his transfer, 14.5 million euros that could end up being 23.5.

The figures did not come to light thanks to the clubs' statements, but rather thanks to information from Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist specified a few weeks ago that the extra 9 million euros that the 'Millonario' coffers could receive will depend on the individual performance of their former player. 

It remains to be seen how he will fit into Pep Guardiola's schemes. His new addition is a midfielder who tends to move close to the edge of the box with a certain amount of freedom to dribble and look for passing or shooting lanes. 

The adaptation of his compatriot Julian over the last couple of seasons has been a success and the idea, with him, is that the process will be repeated. Moreover, with another Argentinian to welcome him and teach him the Manchester City philosophy, everything should go smoothly in the future, when he arrives in England. The leap to the big leagues is often complicated and he, now 18 years old, will face it in approximately 365 days.

 

January 25, 2024