Claudio Echeverri arrived in Lisbon to undergo the usual medical exams and formalize his transfer to Benfica. The Argentine forward showed enthusiasm upon landing at the airport, with the officialization of the contractual link by the Luz club now awaited. Last season, the player was on loan from Manchester City to Bayer Leverkusen.
The negotiation involved direct competition from River Plate, the Argentine club that attempted to sign him under the same terms of a loan with a purchase option. The forward had already played for River Plate before transferring to Manchester City.
The player's agent played a decisive role in the choice, by rejecting Echeverri's return to River Plate and prioritizing the athlete's continuation in European football. The agent's decision allowed Benfica to close the agreement with Manchester City and secure the talented Argentine midfielder.
