Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing Argentine prodigy Claudio Echeverri, a target for Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Claudio Echeverri is highly rated around Europe, and clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are all keen on securing his services. The River Plate sensation has recently impressed with his performances at the under-17s World Cup, and Manchester City are hoping to secure his services soon.
A report from Daily Mirror claims that Manchester City are hopeful of beating the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona to his services. They have recently invested in players like Julian Alvarez, who has proven to be a success in the Premier League. The treble winners already have a working relationship with River Plate and will hope to beat the European heavyweights and sign the talented youngster.
Claudio Echeverri has been likened to Argentine superstar Lionel Messi because of his talent and style of play. The 17-year-old is an attacking midfielder with a bright future ahead of him, and it remains to be seen whether the Premier League champions can secure his signature.
Echeverri recently boosted his stock after scoring a hat trick against Brazil in Indonesia during the under-17 World Cup. There is no doubt that he could develop into a top-class player for the Premier League champions, who have the finances to get the deal done as well.
The player has a £21.4 million release clause in his contract. Manchester City certainly have the means to afford him, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for the player soon.
They could help him develop further and fulfil his world-class potential. Manchester City have done well to nurture talented young players in recent seasons, and several top players have come through the club’s Academy as well.
Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers of all time, and the Spaniard has shown a willingness to promote talented young players throughout his managerial career, and Claudio Echeverri could be tempted to work under him.
Manchester City have won major trophies consistently over the last few years and the opportunity to play for them can be hard to turn down for any player.
Real Madrid have invested in a number of talented young players recently, and they will hope to groom him into a superstar if they can sign him. As for Barcelona, they have limited resources and they cannot sign established superstars. They will be hoping to sign talented young players on a bargain and nurture them into first-team stars.
