Argentine U-17 Star Loaned To Girona Before Joining Manchester City

New Manchester City striker Claudio Echeverri while playing at the 2023 U-17 World Cup in Indonesia (doc. LOC WCU17/NFL).

JAKARTA - Argentine U-17 striker Claudio Echeverri did not immediately join Manchester City. He will play in La Liga first because he is loaned to Girona.

Man City mendapatkan Echeverri, bintang Argentina yang melejit di Piala Dunia U-17 2023 Indonesia.

It is not surprising that Echeverri immediately joined the elite European club. Before coming to Indonesia, he had attracted attention and became the target of Europe's top clubs.

Argentine media have also mentioned that Echeverri will go to Europe after the U-17 World Cup.

The prediction did not miss. Echeverri left his club River Plate to join Man City. Previously, Barcelona had already targeted a striker who scored five goals at the U-17 World Cup.

However, Barca lost to The Citizens who put up a high price for the 17-year-old.

River Plate was unable to refuse an offer of 25 million euros or approximately IDR 426 billion for Echeverri purchases.

Even though he has received the Echeverri, this wonderkid does not immediately join Man City. Initially, Echeverri remained at the old club until the end of the season.

However, that scenario changed and Echeverri continued to go to Europe. He will stop by Spain first.

Yes, Echeverri will first strengthen Girona until the end of the competition season. Furthermore, he joined the Premier League champions.

Girona and Man City are both under the ownership of City Football Group Limited (CFG), a company that manages football clubs in various countries. The majority stake in CFG itself is controlled by Abu Dhabi United Group.

Previously, it was Abu Dhabi United Group which acquired and later owned Man City. In its development, Abu Dhabi United Group then founded CFG for the management of football clubs.

Being under one umbrella, Man City also easily loaned Echeverri to Girona. Likewise, it is possible that Man City Manager Pep Guardiola will 'change duties' by training Girona.

Coach Girona, Michel Sanchez, welcomed the arrival of Echeverri. Moreover, Girona needs a forward because the Savio Moreira striker who has been a mainstay is rumored to be leaving.

Girona is currently competing with Real Madrid for the throne in the 2023/2024 La Liga standings. Both teams have 48 points. However, Girona lost the goal difference so she was in second place.