Claudio Echeverri ‘to join’ Benfica on season-long loan from Manchester City | OneFootball

Benfica have reached full agreement with Manchester City for Claudio Echeverri to become a Benfica player.

According to Glorioso 1904, the 20-year-old Argentine has been authorised to travel to Lisbon in the coming hours. He will undergo medical tests before signing at the Estádio da Luz, joining Gianluca Prestianni.

Echeverri is moving on loan for one season, with the deal expected to include an option to buy at the end of the spell.

Manchester City signed the attacking midfielder from River Plate for €18.5 million in 2024. With limited opportunities under Enzo Maresca, the switch represents a financially attractive opportunity.

His arrival is a more accessible alternative to Almería’s demands for Sergio Arribas, who could cost €20 million. Echeverri will add creativity to Marco Silva’s attacking options this season.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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