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Leverkusen Tell Man City Loanee Claudio Echeverri to Stay as U-20 World Cup Nears

Leverkusen signal they will keep the Manchester City teenager despite Argentina's push for a call-up.

Overview

  • Manchester City loaned the 19-year-old to Bayer Leverkusen on August 21 on a season-long deal with a reported €2 million fee and no purchase option, per Kicker.
  • A recall clause exists but can only be activated in the January transfer window, according to The Athletic's Jordan Campbell.
  • Echeverri has yet to start for Leverkusen and has logged about 35 minutes across two substitute appearances, with one recent match as an unused substitute.
  • Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes told Olé the club needs Echeverri and that he is staying, as Argentina finalizes its U-20 World Cup squad this week.
  • UEFA rules permit loanees to face their parent club in the Champions League, and Manchester City are due to play Leverkusen.