Manchester City will reportedly postpone a definitive decision on Claudio Echeverri until the conclusion of the current campaign, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to ESPN.
The 19-year-old Argentine youth international, who arrived at the Etihad Stadium in February following a transfer agreement originally struck in January 2024, remains in a holding pattern with Pep Guardiola\'s first-team setup. Despite being integrated into training sessions, Echeverri has yet to crack the matchday squad for competitive fixtures.
Club leadership is maintaining a measured approach to the young forward\'s immediate trajectory. Multiple clubs have already initiated preliminary discussions regarding potential loan arrangements for the promising talent, with Girona, a fellow member of the City Football Group, and Lazio emerging as early frontrunners.
The deliberative stance suggests City\'s comprehensive evaluation will involve assessing Echeverri\'s developmental needs, potential first-team impact, and strategic long-term positioning within the club\'s robust attacking corps. Echeverri has drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi.
Via Rob Dawson/ESPN