Manchester City close to SIGNING Argentinian gem Claudio Echeverri from River Plate

Echeverri has made 5 senior-team appearances for River Plate this season.

Manchester City close to SIGNING Argentinian gem Claudio Echeverri from River Plate

Argentine youngster Claudio Echeverri is close to signing for Manchester City from River Plate. (Image via Telegraph UK)

Premier League giants, Manchester City are reportedly nearing the final stages to sign Argentinean talent, Claudio Echeverri from River Plate. The 17-year-old midfield sensation might move to the reigning UCL champions for around €20 million, with both clubs arranging discussions to settle on the transfer fee.

The 17-year-old player, once wanted by Barcelona, may soon team up with Julian Alvarez, a 2022 FIFA World Cup winner who did well at Manchester City. City is currently in talks to sign the midfielder for €20 million, possibly with a loan-back deal similar to Alvarez’s transfer in 2022. In that deal, City bought Alvarez for £14 million in January 2022 but let him stay on loan at River Plate until the summer.

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The 17-year-old player, once wanted by Barcelona, may soon team up with Julian Alvarez, a 2022 FIFA World Cup winner who did well at Manchester City. City is currently in talks to sign the midfielder for €20 million, possibly with a loan-back deal similar to Alvarez’s transfer in 2022. In that deal, City bought Alvarez for £14 million in January 2022 but let him stay on loan at River Plate until the summer.

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Meanwhile, Claudio Echeverri is expected to follow in Alvarez’s footsteps, adding depth to Manchester City’s midfield with players like Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Matheus Nunes, and Mateo Kovacic. Known as El Diablito for his speed, skill, and precise dribbling, the Argentinian talent could be a valuable asset.

Manchester City sign 15-year old English prospect Finley Gorman from Leeds United

Manchester City’s recent trend involves acquiring young talents from various clubs globally. Their latest addition is Finley Gorman, an English midfielder born in 2008, signed from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee, believed to be a British record.

15-year old Finley Gorman signed for Man City from Leeds
15-year-old Finley Gorman signed for Man City from Leeds. (Image via Goal.com)

Just 15, Premier League champs wanted to sign Finley Gorman, a promising midfielder. Even though he wasn’t officially with Leeds, the club got an undisclosed fee for him. Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Gorman had a medical checkup before the transfer. Now, he’s set to join Manchester City’s youth team under academy director Thomas Kruecken. Gorman’s impressive England Under-16 debut at only fourteen is a noteworthy achievement.

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