US EditionManchester City Talent Echeverri Heads to Leverkusen on Loan to Fill Hole Left by Wirtz
Claudio Echeverri, a 19-year-old Argentine talent, joins Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan to gain first-team experience and replace creative playmaker Florian Wirtz.
- Manchester City finalized a season-long loan for 19-year-old Argentine forward Claudio Echeverri to Bayer Leverkusen on August 21, 2025.
- Echeverri joined City from River Plate in January 2024 but spent a year on loan back at River Plate before making three appearances for City.
- Leverkusen, now coached by Erik ten Hag after Xabi Alonso's departure and following a broader player exodus including Florian Wirtz, recently won its first-round German Cup match and prepares to face Hoffenheim in its Bundesliga opener.
- Echeverri scored his first City goal as a free kick against Al Ain during the June 22, 2025, Club World Cup in Atlanta and made substitute appearances in the FA Cup final and Premier League.
- The loan aims to provide Echeverri regular first-team experience in the demanding Bundesliga, with City monitoring his progress for potential future integration or further loans.
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Chicago Tribune
Yakima Herald-RepublicLEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Young attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri has been loaned to Bayer Leverkusen by Manchester City and will have a big challenge ahead of him. Considered one of the most promising young talents in South American football, the 19-year-old Argentine is heading to the Bundesliga on a season-long loan to “gain more experience,” City said. He is expected to take on a playmaking role after Florian Wirtz was transferred to L…
Winnipeg Free Press
Manchester City talent Echeverri heads to Leverkusen on loan to fill hole left by Wirtz
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Leverkusen rebuild continues with Bade and Echeverri signings
Bayer Leverkusen signed France centre-back Loic Bade from Sevilla and midfielder Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City on Thursday, the latest pieces in Erik Ten Hag’s summer rebuild. Bade, 25, who made his debut for France in the Nations League in June, joined until 2030 for a reported fee of 25 million euros ($29 million). “The Bundesliga and German football appeal to me a lot,” Bade said. “It will be great fun to fight for titles here.” Eche…
Claudio Echeverri leaves Manchester City on season-long loan deal
Manchester City have finalised and confirmed a season-long loan for attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri, who joins Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen. The Argentine teenager has been highly regarded within the Etihad project since his arrival from River Plate, where he was considered one of South America’s brightest prospects. After completing his move to City in January 2024… Source
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