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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.

Claudio “Diablito” Echeverri utilizará un número peculiar en el Bayer Leverkusen: la número 9.
ARCHIVO - Claudio Echeverri del Manchester City festeja tras marcar un gol en el partido contra Al Ain en el Mundial de Clubes, el domingo 22 de junio de 2025, en Atlanta. (AP Foto/Mike Stewart)

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.