In January 2025, Manchester City’s first signing of the winter transfer window is on its way!
On December 23, Claudio Echeverri from Argentine club River Plate bid farewell to his team via video message, as he is set to embark on his journey to the Premier League with the struggling Manchester City.
City’s first winter signing
The 18-year-old was “reserved” by Manchester City in January of this year, with a total transfer fee of €23.5 million, including a fixed fee of €18.5 million and a potential €5 million in performance-based bonuses.
Manchester City and River Plate agreed that Claudio Echeverri would stay at River Plate for a year before officially joining Manchester City in January 2025.
Echeverri is currently playing for River Plate
A key player for River Plate, Claudio Echeverri made 41 appearances in 2024, contributing 4 goals and 6 assists.
His most standout moment came at the end of 2023 during the U17 World Cup.
As the captain of the Argentina U17 team, Claudio Echeverri scored 5 goals in 7 matches, including a memorable hat-trick against Brazil U17 in the quarterfinals, helping Argentina secure a 3-0 victory.
Echeverri single-handedly defeated Brazil!
After bidding farewell to River Plate, Claudio Echeverri’s next destination is Manchester City.
Starting from January 1, 2025, he will officially become a Manchester City player, participating in both the Champions League and Premier League matches.
Currently, Manchester City is in a crisis, having secured only 1 win, 1 draw, and 6 losses in their last 8 Premier League matches, dropping to 7th place and shifting from title contenders to fighting for a top-four finish.
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The arrival of 18-year-old Claudio Echeverri at Manchester City raises hopes that he could help Pep Guardiola steer the team out of their slump.
