Bayer Leverkusen have finalised a deal to take Manchester Metropolis’s Claudio Echeverri on mortgage for the 2025-26 season.
The 19-year-old midfielder, thought to be considered one of Argentina’s brightest prospects, will hyperlink up with Erik ten Hag’s facet in Germany as he continues his improvement away from the Etihad.
Echeverri featured thrice for Metropolis final season, together with his senior debut off the bench within the FA Cup closing defeat to Crystal Palace. He additionally registered his first aim for the membership through the 6-0 win towards Al-Ain on the Membership World Cup in June.
Metropolis initially signed {the teenager} from River Plate in January 2024 for £12.5 million, however Pep Guardiola and his employees have opted to ship him out on mortgage to realize extra common first-team soccer.
Guardiola open to extra departures
Echeverri’s exit might not be the final piece of outgoing enterprise at Metropolis earlier than the switch deadline on 1 September. Guardiola, who has constantly pressured the necessity for a leaner squad, just lately defined: “Leaving gamers out just isn’t wholesome. I can not create a superb environment to compete.”
Tottenham have been in negotiations with Metropolis over Brazilian winger Savinho, although experiences recommend Premier League champions are reluctant to promote except a beautiful bid is acquired.
Goalkeeper Ederson has additionally been strongly linked with Turkish champions Galatasaray. The 32-year-old was absent from Metropolis’s opening-day victory towards Wolves as a result of sickness, however hypothesis over his future stays.
Galatasaray are additionally believed to have enquired about Swiss defender Manuel Akanji. Nevertheless, any deal would depend upon each an acceptable provide and the participant’s willingness to depart Manchester.
In the meantime, Championship newcomers Wrexham are on the verge of finishing a major deal to signal younger Metropolis defender Callum Doyle in a transfer price as much as £8m.
The summer time switch window shuts at 19:00 BST on Monday, 1 September, and Metropolis are anticipated to stay lively each by way of departures and potential reinforcements.
