Man City slammed for making ‘poorly advised’ youngster look ‘like a fool’ with bizarre transfer

Manchester City are hindering the development of young playmaker Claudio Echeverri, according to journalists in Argentina and Spain.

Echeverri joined German giants Bayer Leverkusen on loan in August but has only made three starts this season.

Claudio Echeverri: What to know

• Argentina U23 international but lacks experience in Europe
• Nicknamed El Diablito (little devil)
• Scored 1 goal in 3 City appearances
• Will join Girona on loan after failing to break into Leverkusen XI

Pep Guardiola’s side agreed a deal to sign Echeverri in January 2024, and the youngster officially joined a year later. He made his Cityzens debut against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final defeat and played his first Premier League match a week later.

His first goal…