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"Benfica is the biggest club in Portugal and I hope to win titles"

CNN Portugal1 September 2026 at 23:36

Claudio Echeverri, a Manchester City player, spoke about his move to Benfica. The young Argentine is about to reinforce the eagles, in a move that has generated great expectation in Portuguese football.

Echeverri acknowledges that Benfica is the biggest club in Portugal and expressed his ambition to win titles with the Lisbon team. The player showed awareness of the responsibility of representing a club of Benfica's stature.

The Argentine also revealed that he hopes to be able to repeat what some of the great Argentine players who have passed through Benfica over history have done. This comparison with veteran players demonstrates the magnitude of the expectations placed on the young talent.

The signing of Echeverri by Benfica represents another investment by the Portuguese club in a young and promising talent from South American football, at a time when Manchester City is looking to strengthen their squad with players of great potential.

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