Possible Roma move from Man City ‘ideal’ for Echeverri, says ex-River Plate Chief Scout | OneFootball

Daniel Brizuela, former Chief Scout of River Plate, feels that a move to Roma would suit Manchester City starlet Claudio Echeverri.

A move to Roma this summer would be “ideal” for Manchester City striker Echeverri, according to ex-River Plate Chief Scout Daniel Brizuela.

The latter spotted the Argentine’s talent over ten years ago, bringing him to the River Plate Academy.

“I discovered him during a trip to Northern Argentina, specifically to the province of Chaco. I was there to scout young players of various ages,” Brizuela told TMW.

Echeverri had ‘incredible ease in ball control’

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 17: Claudio Echeverri of Manchester City has a shot saved by Dean Henderson of Crystal Palace during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

“The first time I saw him, I understood he was a prodigy. I began following him, and when he did the trial with us, he passed it brilliantly, already showing a level of football that hinted at his high-level future.

“He had unstoppable technical skills, with incredible ease in ball control. All of this was even improved through his work in the academy. To convince him, I went to his family’s home to talk, and he came to River right away at the age of 10.

“He’s 19 now. Perhaps, I would have liked to see him stay here one more year and move to Europe even more mature, but playing for Manchester City has already made him stronger. He immediately scored at the Club World Cup. He will soon become an important player.”

The latest reports in Italy suggest Echeverri wants to join Roma on loan despite interest from Girona, who have the same owners as Manchester City.

“It would be a great move, no doubt, mainly because he has qualities that could integrate perfectly with, for example, someone like Paulo Dybala,” said Brizuela.

Roma move ‘ideal for Echeverri

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 22: Claudio Echeverri #30 of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Al Ain FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

“They speak the same language on the pitch, and that would add a lot to the team by increasing their offensive potential.

“Echeverri is a No.10, a classic playmaker with great talent, but he can also play very well as a support striker. He did great at River Plate and with Argentina. Generally, I think he’s the kind of player who must be given freedom, like the wind. Still, it would be up to Gasperini to observe and understand where he can perform best at Roma and in Italian football.

“I think Italian football could be ideal at this point in his career for a young talent like him. What could be better than signing a magician like him? As we say in Argentina, always give the ball to the No.10.”

Roma have set their sights on several strikers from the English Premier League this summer, having been linked with Wolves’ Fabio Silva and Brighton’s Julio Enciso.

Roma have already welcomed four new signings this summer, Wesley, Evan Ferguson, Devis Vásquez and Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon sign Daniele Ghilardi from Hellas Verona as the Italian centre-back landed in the capital to undergo medical tests on Friday.