At Manchester City, discontent is growing regarding Claudio Echeverri's current situation at Bayer Leverkusen, the club to which he was loaned with the intention of gaining experience and establishing himself in European football. That objective, however, is far from being achieved: the young Argentine has not had the expected continuity under Kasper Hjulmand's management, which is already causing concern among the English club's management.
Diablito has participated in eight matches between the Bundesliga and the Champions League, but he started only three of them. Even more concerning for those who own his rights is that he has gone seven consecutive matches without playing a single minute, a scenario that could lead to the interruption of the loan at the end of the year, even though it was originally set to last until mid-2026.
If Echeverri returns to Manchester, it will not be to remain available to Josep Guardiola, but rather for the club to seek a new destination for him. In that context, an encouraging report has emerged for River fans. According to Juan Patricio Balbi from ESPN, the attacking midfielder wishes to return to the country: "Diablito has already informed his family and his representatives that his desire is to return to Argentina. He wants to play for River, he wants to regain regular playing time, and he knows that River is the best place to achieve that."
