Manchester City have now triggered the release clause of River Plate wonderkid Claudio Echeverri.
That is according to TV Play.
So, what is the situation involving Claudio Echeverri and Manchester City? Let’s take a look…
Bad news for Juventus as Manchester City trigger Claudio Echeverri clause
Well, the Italian news outlet frame this development as terrible news for Juventus, who have been monitoring the 17-year-old closely.
TV Play believe the Italian giants have now been blown away by Manchester City in this transfer battle, as the treble winners are said to have paid the €25m (£22m) release clause and mocked Juventus in doing so.
It is also said that Manchester City have now ruined the plans of Cristiano Giuntoli – Director of Football at Juventus – with the update seen as a “serious problem” in Turin.
However, the final paragraph claims that there would be little hope for Juventus IF Manchester City decided to trigger Echeverri’s release clause, despite the story suggesting that had already been done earlier in the article.
Nevertheless, Manchester City would appear to be in the driving seat to sign the Argentina Under-17 international regardless of TV Play’s inconsistent wording.
Echeverri – who TV Play describe as the right footed Diego Maradona – recently scored a hat trick against Brazil in the Quarter Final of the U17 World Cup to fire Argentina into the Semi Final.
Manchester City must secure Claudio Echeverri
If Manchester City have not already triggered the teenager’s £22m release clause, Txiki Begiristain must do so as soon as possible.
Echeverri appears to be a precocious talent who is generating real excitement over in Argentina.
The River Plate No.19 is already captain of the Argentina Under-17 side, while he has also made four senior appearances for River Plate.
With eight goals in 17 appearances for the Argentina Under-17 side, including that aforementioned hat trick, Echeverri appears to be a real diamond with superstar potential.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as Manchester City attempt to beat Juventus to the South American’s signature.
