Claudio Echeverri close to joining Benfica on loan | OneFootball

Claudio Echeverri has reportedly already agreed personal terms to play for Benfica. The 20-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder is said to be aligned with the Eagles to sign a deal until 2031, if the operation currently being negotiated by Benfica’s SAD with Manchester City goes through.

According to Nicolò Schira, a transfer market specialist, Benfica’splan is to secure Echeverri on loan for one season, including a purchase option, and then later sign the player to a four-year contract. The deal would allow the Eagles to bring the young Argentine to the Luz, while Manchester City would still retain room to decide the player’s future.

Benfica’s interest in Echeverri is not new. Benfica had already tried to sign the Argentine in 2023, when he was still playing for River Plate, but the figures involved were considered too high. Manchester City ultimately moved forward and paid €18.5 million for the player developed by the Argentine club.

Three years later, Benfica have come back in and are now looking to take advantage of the player’s situation at the English champions. The Eagles do, however, face competition from Betis and Sheffield United, who are also monitoring the Argentine international’s future.

He also failed to convince Pep Guardiola during his spell at Manchester City. The English club’s intention is therefore to loan the youngster out again in 2026/27.

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