Manchester City are close to signing River Plate and Argentina

Manchester City are close to signing River Plate and Argentina gem Claudio Echeverri

It's no secret to anyone that he is the man of the final weekend in South American football Claudio Echeverri. The 'Diablito', who made his debut as a starter in River Plate's victory over Rosario Central in the Champions Trophy, announced that he will not be renewing his contract with the millionaires. With this in mind, several applicants seemed to be hiring him, for example Manchester City.

If a few weeks ago the name of the FC Barcelona When it emerged that they were following the 17-year-old footballer very closely, the networks were shocked. Now transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the youngest Club World Cup winner is working hard to conquer the jewel of Argentine football.

“Manchester City continues to push to sign Argentine talent Claudio Echeverri from River Plate, while contacts continue both on the part of the club and the players,” wrote the journalist on Saturday 23, information that this Sunday , the 24th, He assured that citizens continue to work hard and that there may be news in the coming days.

Information about Claudio Echeverri.  Photo: Photo 'X'/FabrizioRomano

Information about Claudio Echeverri. Photo: Photo 'X'/FabrizioRomano

What did Claudio Echeverri say about River Plate?

After the celebrations of winning the Champions Trophy title, Claudio Echeverri was asked about his future in Martín Demichelis' team and surprised by saying that he has no plans to extend his contract, but only for the next 6 or 1 months for River Plate will play. Year: “I will not extend, but I will stay another year or six months,” he commented on ESPN.