Premier League giants join Barcelona in Claudio Echeverri pursuit

A number of elite European sides are eyeing the Argentine starlet for a possible summer move.

Barcelona face stiff competition as Premier League powerhouses Chelsea and Manchester City have thrown their hats into the ring in pursuit of the emerging Argentine talent, Claudio Echeverri.

The 17-year-old caught the eye with a remarkable performance in the under-17 World Cup in Indonesia, delivering a stunning hat-trick against Brazil in the semi-finals.

While Barcelona have been actively monitoring Echeverri, both English clubs have reportedly made contact to inquire about the young prodigy’s current situation. Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Barcelona’s pursuit is complicated by Financial Fair Play concerns, despite the player’s modest release clause of €25 million, expected to rise to €30 million in the final days of the transfer market.

Although competing against financially robust adversaries presents a significant challenge for Barcelona, the club hold a trump card—Echeverri’s heartfelt desire to wear the Blaugranes jersey. The River Plate sensation has openly expressed his admiration for Barcelona in the past, potentially tilting the scales in the Catalan giants’ favour.

For now, Barcelona can only observe Echeverri’s situation from a distance, navigating their own financial constraints. The youngster’s dream move to Europe hangs in the balance, with Barcelona facing an uphill task against the financial prowess of Chelsea and Manchester City in the race to sign the promising Argentine starlet.