Barça has its eye on an Argentinian prodigy, Xavi confirms

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Barça has its eye on an Argentinian prodigy, Xavi confirms

A 17-year-old Argentinian nugget is in the crosshairs of FC Barcelona.

The new Messi soon in Barcelona? Sparkling during the U17 World Cup in Indonesia, Claudio Echeverri caught the eye of the biggest European clubs, like Real Madrid, Manchester City and FC Barcelona.

Interest in the 17-year-old attacking midfielder, who can also play in attack, confirmed at a press conference by Xavi. “I know him, he is talented. Beyond his three goals scored against Brazil, he’s a different footballer, but it’s the recruitment unit that takes care of that.”indicated the Blaugrana coach.

For his part, the River Plate player recently declared his love for Barça. “I would like to play for Barça. I’m a big fan of Messi and I saw him play in Barcelona, ​​so I’ve had this team in me since I was very young.”, he confided. According to ESPN, Claudio Echeverri’s release clause is estimated at 35 million euros.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.