Manchester City announced the signing of Claudio Echeverri from River Plate last January … of 2024!. But the ‘Diablito’ had never debuted with the ‘Sky Blues’. Now, however, you can do it. After finishing the South American Sub20, the Argentine talent has landed in Manchester and is ready to get under Guardiola’s orders.
“The Argentine offensive midfielder signed for the club in January 2024, but remained assigned in River Plate until last month. The 19-year-old arrives in Manchester after a spectacular campaign in the South American Sub-20 championship, where he was captain of his nation until second place,” the City explained in a statement.
“I cannot express how excited I am to be here in Manchester, and finally I can call myself Manchester City player,” Echeverri said in his presentation as a player of the Guardiola team.
I can’t express how excited I am to be here in Manchester
Claudio Echeverri
“Football has been my life and my dream was to play in one of the best teams in Europe. Today I am closer to that dream. Manchester City is one of the best teams in the world. They not only win trophies, but they play wonderfully. They are an example for all: they show people how to play football in the best way,” he added.
His contract will be in force until June 30, 2028 and will join the first team, although it seems that we will have to wait to see him debut in the first team, according to Pep Guardiola’s words.