Diablito Echeverri joins Benfica on loan from Manchester City

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·2 September 2026

Diablito Echeverri joins Benfica on loan from Manchester City

Claudio Diablito Echeverri has been officially unveiled by Benfica after joining on loan from Manchester City until the end of the 2026/2027 season, with an option to buy, SuperDepor.com reports.

It is the Argentine’s fourth club in Europe after arriving at City in early 2025, following loan spells at Bayer Leverkusen and Girona.

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The former River Plate player will look to establish himself at the Portuguese club.

Argentines including Pablo Aimar, Javier Saviola, Enzo Pérez and Enzo Fernández have previously shone for Benfica.

Echeverri featured in several pre-season friendlies for City but did not figure in Enzo Maresca’s plans, the new manager who replaced Josep Guardiola.

Source: SuperDepor.com

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