💣Here we go: El Diablito Echeverri set to join Girona | OneFootball

The European transfer market has been shaken by breaking news involving one of the brightest promises in South American football. Claudio "El Diablito" Echeverri, the Argentine gem acquired by Manchester City, will not be heading to the Bundesliga as initially speculated. In a strategic turn, his loan to Girona in Spain has been confirmed.

Change of course: from Leverkusen to Montilivi

Although negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen under Kasper Hjulmand seemed to be advancing, the City Group has decided to intervene and redirect the young talent's destination. The deal with the German team has been halted to allow Echeverri to join Girona, a club that is part of Manchester City's global structure. This decision aims to facilitate a smoother adaptation to European football in an environment familiar to the group.

Details of the agreement and immediate future

The deal has been finalized as a dry loan (without a purchase option) valid until June. With this move, Girona strengthens its squad for the end of the season, while Manchester City ensures that its young star gains competitive minutes in the Spanish La Liga before assessing his definitive role in Pep Guardiola's first team for the next season.

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