Manchester City’s director of football, Txiki Begiristain, thinks that Claudio Echeverri is one of the “best talents to emerge from South America in recent years”.
Echeverri finally joined the city team after finishing its charm with Boyhood Club River Plate.
The Champions of the Premier League signed the young man of 19 in January 2024 but allowed him to lend a loan to River until last month.
And the club has great hopes for the offensive midfielder, who shone for Argentina at the South American Under-20 Championship.
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“ We wanted him to become a Manchester City ‘player’ ‘
Begiristain has declared to the club’s official website: “Claudio is one of the best talents to emerge from South America in recent years.
“We knew that as soon as we saw him play, we wanted him to become a Manchester City player.
“All the natural elements are there – his touch, his technique, his eye for the objective and the capacity of dribble. Our work is now to make these attributes and transform Claudio into a world class player.
“We will provide him with everything he needs to become the best possible. If he works hard, listen to the pep [Guardiola] And give absolutely everything, I see no reason why he cannot become a better player. “”
Echeverri eligible for Premier League action
Echeverri made 48 appearances for River, marking four times and providing eight assists.
It is now eligible to play for City for the rest of this Premier League season.
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He said, “I can’t tell you how excited I am to be here in Manchester and finally be able to call me a Manchester City player.
“Football was my life and my dream was to play for one of the best teams in Europe. Today, I am closer to this dream.
“Manchester City is one of the best world teams. Not only do they earn trophies, but they play so beautifully in the game. They are an example for everyone – they show people how to play football in the best way.
“Being part of this team and culture here in City – and use it as a basis to develop my game – is something that is really excited.
“My family and I are so proud to be here. My goal is now to work as hard as possible in the training to show the manager and his staff, I am good enough to be part of this team. »»
