Bayer Leverkusen have finalised a deal to take Manchester Metropolis’s Claudio Echeverri on mortgage for the 2025-26 season.
The 19-year-old midfielder, thought to be one in all Argentina’s brightest prospects, will hyperlink up with Erik ten Hag’s facet in Germany as he continues his growth away from the Etihad.
Echeverri featured thrice for Metropolis final season, together with his senior debut off the bench within the FA Cup last defeat to Crystal Palace. He additionally registered his first objective for the membership in the course of the 6-0 win towards Al-Ain on the Membership World Cup in June.
Metropolis initially signed {the teenager} from River Plate in January 2024 for £12.5 million, however Pep Guardiola and his workers have opted to ship him out on mortgage to achieve extra common first-team soccer.
Guardiola open to extra departures
Echeverri’s exit might not be the final piece of outgoing enterprise at Metropolis earlier than the switch deadline on 1 September. Guardiola, who has constantly harassed the necessity for a leaner squad, not too long ago defined: “Leaving gamers out just isn’t wholesome. I can not create an excellent ambiance to compete.”
Tottenham have been in negotiations with Metropolis over Brazilian winger Savinho, although studies counsel Premier League champions are reluctant to promote until a horny bid is acquired.
Goalkeeper Ederson has additionally been strongly linked with Turkish champions Galatasaray. The 32-year-old was absent from Metropolis’s opening-day victory towards Wolves because of sickness, however hypothesis over his future stays.
Galatasaray are additionally believed to have enquired about Swiss defender Manuel Akanji. Nonetheless, any deal would rely on each an appropriate provide and the participant’s willingness to depart Manchester.
In the meantime, Championship newcomers Wrexham are on the verge of finishing a big deal to signal younger Metropolis defender Callum Doyle in a transfer price as much as £8m.
The summer season switch window shuts at 19:00 BST on Monday, 1 September, and Metropolis are anticipated to stay lively each when it comes to departures and potential reinforcements.
