Official: Claudio Echeverri has now become a member of Manchester City.
The Argentinian attacking midfielder signed for the club in January 2024 but remained on loan on River Plate until last month.
The 19-year-old arrives in Manchester after the back of a spectacular South American Championship campaign under 20, where he led his nation to second place.
His six goals in nine performances made him the second highest scorer at the tournament, with brackets against Brazil and Uruguay the striking contributions.
It was the last monument in a glittering youth international career, after the captain of Argentina on the U17 World Cup 2023 and the scoring of five goals, including a hat trick against Brazil.
Despite his tender years, Echeverri comes with experience with the senior side of River Plate 48 times. He scored four goals and gave eight assists during that period.
Former city substantial Martin Demichelis, who was a manager at El Monumental until July 2024, gave him his debut in June 2023.
Since then he has played 10 games in the Copa Libertadores – the most important continental competition of South America – and 24 games in the top flight of Argentina.
With a contract in the city that runs until the summer of 2028, he will now be part of our team for the rest of the 2024/25 campaign and then.
Echeverri said: 'I can't tell you how excited I am to be here in Manchester and finally be able to call myself a player in Manchester City.
“Football has been my life and my dream was to play for one of the best teams in Europe. Today I am closer to that dream.
“Manchester City is one of the best teams in the world. Not only they win trophies, they play the game so beautiful. They are an example for everyone – they show people how they can play football in the best way.
“To be part of this team and the culture here at City – and to use this as my basis to develop my game – is something that I am really enthusiastic about.
“My family and I are so proud to be here. My focus is now on working as hard as I can in the training to show the manager and his staff that I am good enough to be part of this team. ”
City's director of Voetbal Txiki Begiristain added: “Claudio is one of the best talents that have emerged from South America in recent years.
“We knew that as soon as we saw him play, we wanted him to become a player in Manchester City.
“There are all natural elements – his touch, technology, eye for goal and dribbling capacity. It is now our job to take those attributes and form Claudio in a world -class player.
“We will give him everything he needs to become the best he can be. If he works hard, listens to Pep and gives absolutely everything, I see no reason why he can't become a top player. ”
Everyone in Manchester City wants to welcome Claudio at the club!
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