Softfootball understands that Claudio Echeverri is reportedly contemplating an early departure from Bayer Leverkusen within the upcoming January 2026 switch window. The 19-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder, on mortgage from Manchester Metropolis, has struggled to search out constant taking part in time in Germany.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano by way of his official X account, Girona has already entered formal talks with Manchester Metropolis to convey Echeverri on mortgage for the remainder of the season.
He stated:
Claudio Echeverri, open to leaving Bayer Leverkusen in January for a brand new chapter as he’s not taking part in as deliberate. After River Plate, additionally Girona opened talks to attempt signal Echeverri on mortgage from Man Metropolis
Girona suits completely with Manchester Metropolis’s long-term growth technique, just like the trail taken by Vitor Reis.
Throughout all competitions, Echeverri has featured solely 11 occasions, six appearances within the Bundesliga and 5 within the champions League, beginning simply three matches and offering a single help.
With alternatives restricted beneath new supervisor Kasper Hjulmand, following Erik ten Hag’s short-lived tenure of simply 4 video games, the teen’s growth has clearly stalled.
Pep Guardiola, who just lately criticized Echeverri’s agent for his gradual growth, and Metropolis’s sporting management have repeatedly favoured CFG pathways to make sure younger abilities get the most effective European expertise.
Echeverri reportedly helps the transfer to Girona, viewing it as an opportunity to restart his adaptation to European soccer in a extra beneficial setting. Nevertheless, the deal might hinge on Girona liberating up a non-EU slot, doubtless involving Jhon Solís or Yáser Asprilla.
Though Echeverri has expressed curiosity in returning to River Plate, Manchester Metropolis, which just lately raised issues about his restricted taking part in time, has dominated out a mortgage transfer to Argentina.
The membership insists he should stay in Europe to develop tactically and bodily forward of a possible future position at Metropolis. Sources say Metropolis executives are able to set off a recall clause in his Leverkusen mortgage, given his lack of sport time, and instantly organize a brand new transfer the place he’s assured common minutes.
Echeverri remains to be seen as a future attacking expertise for Manchester Metropolis. The January window may very well be decisive for him, as uninterrupted taking part in time will likely be essential forward of the 2026 FIFA World Cup cycle.
