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Leverkusen Say Claudio Echeverri Will Stay on Loan Despite Argentina U-20 Bid

The season-long move carries a January-only break clause, with German reports citing a €2 million fee.

Overview

  • Manchester City sent the 19-year-old to Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan with no purchase option, and Kicker reported a €2 million fee paid to City.
  • Echeverri has logged about 35 minutes across two substitute outings for Leverkusen so far and has yet to start a match.
  • The Athletic reported City hold a recall clause that can only be activated in the January window, ruling out an immediate return.
  • Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said the club expect Echeverri to remain, even as the player seeks selection for Argentina at the U-20 World Cup in Chile.
  • UEFA rules would allow the loanee to face his parent club, with City drawn against Leverkusen in the Champions League.