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Man City Loans Claudio Echeverri to Bayer Leverkusen on Season-Long Deal

Leverkusen turns to the 19-year-old playmaker to help replace Florian Wirtz's creativity after his sale to Liverpool.

Overview

  • Echeverri was officially presented on Thursday after completing a one-year loan from Manchester City.
  • City described the move as a chance for the Argentine prospect to gain experience following limited first-team minutes.
  • Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said Echeverri's creativity will bring new facets to the team's attack.
  • Reports in Argentina and Europe say the loan includes no purchase option and that he will wear the No. 9 shirt.
  • Leverkusen hosts Hoffenheim in Saturday's Bundesliga opener under new coach Erik ten Hag, and the club is also pursuing midfielder Ezequiel Fernández, according to reports.