Claudio Echeverri had two options, but agent opted for Benfica | OneFootball

The arrival of Claudio Echeverri at Benfica was marked by intense behind-the-scenes negotiations at the close of the transfer window. The Argentine forward is already in the Portuguese capital to undergo the usual medical tests, but his transfer involved direct competition from South America.

According to journalist Germán García Grova, the player’s agent played a decisive role by rejecting the athlete’s return to River Plate, preferring the Eagles’ proposal. The Argentine club tried to sign him under the same loan-with-option-to-buy terms, but the agent prioritized Echeverri’s continuation in European football.

The agent’s decision allowed Benfica to seal the deal with Manchester City and secure the talented midfielder. The Argentine player showed enthusiasm for the Eagles’ project when arriving at the airport, and now only the official confirmation of the contract by the Luz club remains pending.

Last season, Echeverri was loaned out by the English club to Bayer Leverkusen and Girona, making a total of 27 appearances in European football. The promising youngster mainly operates from the left flank or in central areas in direct support of the team’s striker, and could compete with Georgiy Sudakov.

. The arrival of the creative player provides the Eagles with more quality options for the attacking sector.

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