In January 2024, Manchester City signed big talent Claudio Echeverri from River Plate for £12.5 million+. The teenager was loaned back by the Argentine club. In May 2025, he made his debut at City. After three games and a goal, the 19-year-old was back on loan. Then it was Erik ten Hag at Bayer Leverkusen who called. With the former United manager sacked as early as 1 September, the City talent has been able to face the bench in the Bundesliga games. Now the clubs are tearing up the contract.
Denmark’s Kasper Hjulimand took over the reins at Leverkusen, has lifted the results after Ten Hag’s miserable start to the season, but for Echeverri this means an unnecessary amount of bench sitting. Hjulmand has better alternatives, although the 19-year-old sees Echeverri as the successor to Lionel Messi by many in Argentina.
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“We have made a decision together. We have made the decision together with Manchester City that he should return. I think Claudio is a good player and I have a lot of faith in him and his development, but we have a lot of players in his position. It’s hard to give everyone minutes. Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand says according to bulinews.com.
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