Claudio Echeverri, an under-20 international from Argentina, has officially joined Manchester City after a successful loan season at River Plate. City acquired the midfielder for £12.5 million in January 2024, but allowed him to continue playing regularly at River Plate to gain experience, where he recorded impressive performances in the South American Under-20s Championship. Notably, he scored six goals in nine appearances. Echeverri expressed his excitement about joining City, referencing his conversations with Argentine legend Sergio Aguero and praising manager Pep Guardiola's style of play as pivotal to his decision.
"I've spoken to Aguero, I knew about it [the relationship between Argentina and Manchester City]. Aguero, in particular, stands out. He's a legend here at Manchester City because of everything he achieved and the incredible player he was."
"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 are one of the best teams in the world. Not only do they win trophies, they play the game so beautifully."
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