Argentina U20s midfielder Claudio Echeverri said he spoke with former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero before agreeing to join the Premier League club.
City signed Echeverri for £12.5m from River Plate in January 2024 on a four-and-a-half-year deal, but loaned him back to the Argentine club to continue his development.
He spent the start of 2025 at the South American Under-20s Championship, captaining Argentina to a runners-up finish.
Echeverri, 19, is the 12th Argentine to sign for Manchester City and is now available to play for the club having joined up with Pep Guardiola's squad.
"I've spoken to [Sergio] Aguero, I knew about it [the relationship between Argentina and Manchester City]. Aguero, in particular, stands out," Echeverri said.
"He's a legend here at Manchester City because of everything he achieved and the incredible player he was."
Former Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis gave Echeverri his senior debut at River Plate in June 2023.
Echeverri scored four goals across 48 appearances for the Buenos Aires club.
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