Manchester City Nearing Agreement for Acquisition of Argentine Rising Star Claudio Echeverri

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“At just 17 years old, Claudio Echeverri has become a sought-after talent among Europe’s elite clubs since his breakthrough with River Plate’s first team in 2023.

With six appearances in various competitions, he contributed to River Plate’s success in both the Argentine Primera Division and the Trofeo de Campeones.

Echeverri’s standout performances, however, took place on the international stage, particularly at the recent U-17 FIFA World Cup for Argentina.

The dynamic attacking midfielder left a lasting impression, notably scoring a memorable hat-trick in a quarter-final victory over arch-rivals Brazil, ultimately securing a commendable fourth-place finish for his team.

In early December, 90min reported substantial interest from Manchester City and Chelsea in signing Echeverri.

Recent weeks have seen significant progress in talks, with Manchester City now on the verge of finalizing a deal for the promising young talent.”

“The agreement is poised to keep the young talent at River until at least the summer, potentially extending until the close of 2024 to secure valuable first-team experience.

City has accelerated negotiations, driven by interest from Chelsea and the emerging attention of La Liga giants Barcelona.

In addition to Echeverri, 90min has learned that Manchester City maintains interest in River Plate prospects Agustin Ruberto and Ian Subiabre.

Both Ruberto and Subiabre showcased their talent at the U-17 World Cup for Argentina, with Ruberto earning the golden boot for his remarkable eight goals in the competition held in Indonesia.

These promising youngsters, like Echeverri, have attracted interest from various quarters.

Talks are underway with Brighton and Hove Albion, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, and Barcelona expressing their engagement with Ruberto and Subiabre.”

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