Man City’s Claudio Echeverri joins Bayer Leverkusen on loan

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Aug 21, 2025, 02:44 PM

Manchester City forward Claudio Echeverri has joined Bayer Leverkusen on loan, the club has confirmed.

Echeverri will join the Bundesliga side for the season. ESPN has reported the deal is a straight loan with no obligation to make the move permanent.

Borussia Dortmund, Lazio and Girona were also keen to sign the highly-rated teenager, who will join former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

The 19-year-old joined City in January 2024 from River Plate before returning to the club on loan.

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He made his City debut at the end of last season and played in the Club World Cup in the United States.

Echeverri has played for Argentina at under-17, U20 and U23 level.