On Wednesday, we covered claims from Argentina that Manchester City are closing in on a deal for River Plate’s Claudio Echeverri.
Later that day, journalist César Luis Merlo stated the two clubs are exchanging documents related to the operation and the player has agreed a six-year deal with the Citizens.
Sportitalia state Manchester City are now a step away from concluding the deal for the 17-year-old.
Pep Guardiola’s side overcame competition from top European clubs to sign the attacking midfielder.
Over at Calciomercato, they claim the treble winners reached an agreement with the South American club for the Argentina U17 international’s transfer in the ‘last few hours’.
They have received confirmation about this operation from the youngster’s agent, Enzo Montepaone.
“I can confirm that everything is done for Claudio’s transfer from River Plate to Manchester City. We are very happy,” he said.
Calciomercato say Manchester City will pay €26m to River Plate and the teenager will sign a six-year deal at the Etihad. He won’t be at Guardiola’s disposal next month and will instead return to the Argentine club on loan.
