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Published on 2024-01-25 12:56:34
Manchester City’s latest signing from South America, 18-year-old attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri, has already been rumored to be leaving the club just 26 minutes after his announcement.
The Premier League champions confirmed the signing with a contract until 2028, stating that he will remain on loan at his current club before joining Manchester City in January next year.
However, new reports from Spain suggest that Echeverri will in fact move within the City Football Group after his loan deal in Argentina, specifically to Girona.
The idea within Manchester City and the wider City Football Group is that Echeverri will become a Girona player next season, following the conclusion of his initial loan at River Plate.
The specifics of the agreement between Girona and Manchester City are unknown at this time, but it has been a recent trend for players to leave the Premier League giants for the current La Liga high-flyers on loan agreements.
City officials will closely monitor Echeverri’s progress at Girona, similar to the case of full-back talent Yan Couto, who earned his first senior Brazil cap last Autumn due to his impressive performances in Spain.
Echeverri adds to the list of players joining Manchester City’s successful project in recent years, joining fellow Argentine talents Julian Alvarez and Maximo Perrone, who is currently on loan at UD Las Palmas.
This rapid change immediately after Echeverri’s announcement has sparked interest and questions about the future plans for the young midfielder.
It remains to be seen how his career will unfold within the City Football Group and the impact he will have on both River Plate and potentially Girona in the coming seasons.
As with any young talent, his development will be closely followed by fans and football enthusiasts alike.
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