A mix of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi is joining Manchester City this year!

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Published on 2024-02-07 17:03:16

Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Claudio Echeverri, a player who has been described as a mix of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. According to Daniel Brizuela, a former River Plate scout, Echeverri possesses the personality of Maradona and the dribbling skills of Messi. Manchester City confirmed the signing in the most recent January transfer window for a deal worth £12.5 million initially, with the potential for further add-ons. However, Echeverri will be on loan at River Plate until the end of 2024 before joining City.

The hype surrounding Echeverri in Argentina and across South America is due to his promising skills despite his young age and lack of senior experience. Brizuela, in an interview with Pagina 12, spoke highly of Echeverri, comparing him to two of Argentina’s football legends.

While there is disappointment from some River Plate supporters over Echeverri’s departure, Brizuela supports his move to Manchester City, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities in a footballer’s short career. Echeverri’s departure from River Plate at the end of 2024 is expected, with speculation that City Group side Girona could sign him on loan to aid in his development in Europe.

This signing adds to City’s strong link with Girona in terms of player transfers, following the transfer of Brazilian talent Savio. Despite having to wait at least 10 months to see Echeverri in action for Manchester City, the club’s fans are eager to see the young talent join their ranks. Overall, the excitement surrounding Echeverri’s potential and the comparisons to Maradona and Messi make him a highly anticipated addition to the Premier League champions.

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