Next week, Manchester City is set to announce the signing of a player hailed as superior to Maradona. The transfer of River Plate’s Claudio Echeverri to Manchester City is almost finalized.
The news of the Citizens agreeing to pay £21.7 million for the Argentina U17 international was reported by Fabrizio Romano on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. This information was covered by Manchester City News.
Thanks to Argentina’s Olé, we now have an estimated timeline for when Manchester City fans can expect the official confirmation of Claudio Echeverri’s signing. According to Olé, Manchester City plans to announce the arrival of the South American player in the upcoming week, pending smooth proceedings.
Echeverri is rumored to ink a six-year contract at Etihad Stadium before returning to River Plate on loan, possibly until December 2024 or beyond. Olé also reports that River Plate is keen on keeping the 17-year-old talent until mid-2025. While this scenario is plausible, the source suggests that Manchester City aims to loan Echeverri to Girona before he integrates into the senior squad at Etihad Stadium. Despite the exciting acquisition made by Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City supporters may have to wait before witnessing the young talent’s prowess on the field. Who is Claudio Echeverri?
The player, originally from Resistencia, has earned the moniker El Diablito (The Little Devil) owing to his exceptional dribbling skills, speed, and powerful shooting ability. Primarily positioned as a central offensive midfielder, Echeverri draws comparisons to the legendary Diego Maradona due to his fearless playmaking and remarkable ball control.
The move, valued at over £20 million, underscores Echeverri’s exceptional talent, making him one of the few 17-year-olds involved in such high-value transfers. This promising young talent’s arrival at Manchester City could potentially see a significant increase in his market value, with suggestions that he might be valued at £50 million by the time he joins the team.
