Manchester City concludes a surprise deal for 25 million euros

he Manchester city He totally won the beat Barcelona He ended up staying with one of the greatest talents in Argentine football. Claudio “Diablito” Echeverri He will be announced in the next few hours as a new player for the “Citizens” team.

The signing of the 17-year-old midfielder for the English team was now an open secret to the journalist Fabrizio Romano He confirmed this through his social networks.

Negotiations have not yet been closed River Plate Accepting the offer of 25 million euros, the total value of his termination clause EcheverryWho decided not to renew his contract, valid until December 2024.

Although City bought him, Pep Guardiola He will not be available as he will remain on loan at “Millonario” and will join the club in 2025. The process will be similar to the one the two institutions conducted for the striker. Julian Alvarez.

“Manchester City and River are discussing the best solution regarding payment terms. The deal will be closed. He noted that Claudio will remain on loan at River. RomanianWhich ensured that the English provided the 25 kilograms in exchange for the footballer’s release clause.

After participating in the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia, where he scored a hat-trick Brazil He won the Bronze Ball, Guardiola He gave the 'approval' to employ the Argentine and entered the offer with BarcelonaAccording to what was reported by British newspapers.

plan river Initially, Diablito's bonds were to be extended until 2027 with the exit clause increased to €50 million. However, after playing the last game of 2023, Echeverry He publicly announced his decision not to renew.

Claudio will have a contract of five to six seasons with Manchester city. By transferring it to river For a longer period he will be able to play the 2024 Copa Libertadores.