It took a while, but now it’s all done: Claudio Echeverri has finally arrived at the Etihad!More than a year has passed since he signed a contract with Manchester City and first posed with the jersey. However, now he has finally set foot in the stadium where much is expected of him.🚨🇦🇷 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Claudio Echeverri (19) has now joined up with Manchester City! 💎He signed for Man City in January 2024, but remained on loan at River Plate until last month. “I used to watch Agüero play.. honestly it’s an amazing feeling to be here.” 💙 pic.twitter.com/cQhJ4oK2hU— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) February 27, 2025 A fast delivery from Argentina was in motion after his one-year loan spell at River Plate ended. Today, Pep Guardiola received a special package—he’ll have an additional attacking option for the rest of the season. Initially, Manchester City had planned to send Echeverri on another loan spell, with Girona, a club within the City Group, as the next destination after River Plate. However, due to various issues affecting the Citizens, they abandoned that plan.As soon as the South American U-20 Championship ended—where Argentina won silver and Echeverri captained the team—he packed his bags and headed to England. He scored six goals in nine matches, wearing the captain’s armband, which wasn’t a first for him. He also led his national team in the U-17 World Cup.Zabaleta. Tevez. Aguero. Alvarez. Echeverri. Manchester City 🤝 Argentinian excellence 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/YqN5DwAOXl— Mehul Gupta 🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@mehulg10) February 27, 2025 The young Argentinian made his debut for River Plate under the management of Martin Demichelis and spent two years in the first team. In January last year, Manchester City secured his transfer for 18.5 million euros and signed him until the summer of 2028. Today, he has finally stepped onto the Etihad pitch and received the number 30 jersey.”I can’t describe how excited I am to be here in Manchester and to finally say that I am a Manchester City player. Football is my life, and my dream is to play for one of the best European teams. Today, I am closer to that dream. Manchester City is one of the best teams in the world. Not only do they win trophies, but they play beautiful football. They are an example for everyone, showing people how football should be played at its best.” concluded young Echeverri.##NAJAVA_MECA_8736133##
