River began taking steps to extend the loan Claudio Echeverriwho is currently under contract with the Manchester Cityto retain him on the squad thinking about the 2025 season and the new Club World Cup.
Despite the efforts of the Argentine team, the English were adamant about allowing the “Diablito” to continue in Núñez beyond December.
As the end of the loan approaches, the talented 18-year-old’s situation becomes increasingly uncertain.
Since his arrival, Echeverri has failed to reach the level that catapulted him to fame and caught the attention of Josep Guardiola, leading the Millionaire to try to retain him for a while longer.
At River they firmly believe that the River Camp is the best place for Echeverri to continue his development, both in football and personally.
The coach Marcelo Gallardo and his coaching staff consider that the young man needs more time to polish his talent before making the big leap to the Premier League.
“There is no better space to continue strengthening than at home,” is the premise that continues to drive the club’s attempts to extend its stay. However, Manchester City’s position seems firm: they want the player to return to England within the stipulated times.
The agreement between River and City includes a series of clauses that involve staggered payments, with an initial fixed amount and additional ones that will be met upon completing certain objectives.
Despite the apparent initial refusal on the part of the English team, Núñez does not lose hope of convincing City’s owners that the best option for Echeverri is to continue at River for at least one more season.
The Argentine club continues to explore all possible paths so that the “Diablito” does not have to pack his bags in December.
The contract, valued at approximately 25 million euros, includes a fixed figure of 15 million and additional payments for objectives that Echeverri achieves.
In addition, River will continue to receive payments until 2027, regardless of whether City decides to loan the player to another club in its group, such as Girona, or if he is transferred to another institution.
In this way, the leaders in Núñez seek to make the most of the financial situation, while trying to retain one of the most promising talents in Argentine football.
Source: Ambito
