Tim Vickery shares insights on Claudio Echeverri as Manchester City nears signing the Argentinian wonderkid

Negotiations between Manchester City and River Plate are ongoing for the 18yearold's transfer

Echeverri compared to Messi and Maradona, set to sign a sixyear contract with Man City

South American football expert Tim Vickery recently discussed the potential move of Claudio Echeverri to Manchester City. The 58yearold provided details about negotiations between the two clubs and shared his thoughts on what kind of player Echeverri is.

Vickery mentioned that there are ongoing discussions regarding when exactly Echeverri will make the move from River Plate to Manchester City. He also highlighted speculation in Argentine press suggesting that it may happen either in June or December, with a possible loan out initially.

The South American football expert emphasized that if Manchester City is willing to pay over PS20m for a player like Echeverri, it wouldn't make sense leaving him in South America for an extended period. Despite comparisons to Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, Vickery pointed out that he brings unique qualities such as real pace, changes of rhythm, knowledge of attacking space among others.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Man City has agreed on a fee with River Plate for around PS21.7m for the young talent who will reportedly sign a sixyear deal once everything is finalized.

While fans might have some time before seeing him at Etihad Stadium due to potential loan moves after his arrival at Man city but this shows smart future planning by Pep Guardiola's squad management team.

Overall highlighting prospects like Yan Couto & James McAtee which makes them having strong shape players after replacements also sets up bright future proofing plans

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