Claudio Echeverri has officially joined Manchester City after his Β£12.5 million move from River Plate, and the young Argentine star revealed he sought advice from Sergio Aguero before making the switch.
ποΈ “Aguero is a Legend” – Echeverri
The 19-year-old midfielder, who captained Argentina to a runners-up finish at the 2025 South American U-20 Championship, is now training under Pep Guardiola after spending the first half of the year on loan at River Plate.
π¬ “I spoke to Aguero, I knew about the special connection between Argentina and Manchester City,” Echeverri said.
π¬ “Aguero is a legend here because of everything he achieved and the incredible player he was.”
π From River Plate to the Etihad ποΈ
Echeverri made his senior debut under former Man City defender Martin Demichelis in June 2023, scoring four goals in 48 appearances for River Plate.
π “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,” he added.
π “Manchester City donβt just win trophies β they play the game so beautifully. They set an example for the world.”
π City’s Argentine Connection π¦π·
Echeverri becomes the 12th Argentine to sign for City, following the likes of Julian Alvarez, who made a similar switch from River Plate in 2022 before leaving for Atletico Madrid in an Β£81m deal.
πΉ Txiki Begiristain, City’s director of football, praised the teenagerβs potential:
π¬ “Claudio is one of the finest talents to emerge from South America in recent years.”
π¬ “His touch, technique, eye for goal, and dribbling ability are all exceptional. If he works hard, listens to Pep, and gives everything, thereβs no reason he canβt become a top player.”
π Whatβs Next for Echeverri?
With his City career now underway, fans will be eager to see if the young Argentine sensation can follow in Agueroβs footsteps and become a club legend himself.
π How do you think Echeverri will perform at City? Drop your predictions below in the comments! β¬οΈ
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