Diablito Echeverri, from River to Manchester City: the final numbers of the second most important transfer in Argentine football

Beyond the fact that the agreement for the transfer of Claudio ‘Diablito’ Echeverribetween River AND Manchester City It had been sealed a week ago, it hadn’t been revealed yet all the figures of the negotiation, given that until yesterday the documentation continued to be cross-referenced. And how did she find out Clarion, The sale at the end will be for a total of € 29 million euros grossof which River remains 24 million net, i.e. a figure almost identical to the release clause, which was 25 million in European currency.

AS, becomes the second most important transfer in Argentine football on the back of Enzo Fernández at Benfica of Portugalalso from River. And it’s just above that of Julián Álvarez is now in the same club as Diablito.

From the club they secured this newspaper who believe the transfer is “Very good” AND “advantageous”at the same time that “Let all parties agree”. City will pay River a fixed amount, which Núñez’s club will receive in installments, which is considered advantageous, given the fluctuation of the official dollar (the one that governs football institutions), which has not yet been completely settled. according to financial forecasts it could continue to grow.

The rest of the money will come from the goals achieved by the player, and takes into account both what he will do at River in 2024 and then at City, and whether he will go on loan to another club, which the English club considers for Echeverri primarily half of 2025.

The difference (1 million euros) between the transfer and termination clause, however, River compensates by keeping the player for a year. At the same time, Deportivo Lujan of Resistencia, the club where Diablito made his debut, will receive 1 million dollarswhich is equivalent to approximately 900 thousand euros.

This year Echeverri will be a regular presence in Martín Demichelis’ team. That situation had already occurred at the end of 2023. That’s what happened in the last two games of the year that River played against Rosario Central. In one – the semi-final of the League Cup in Córdoba – Diablito came on in the second half and in the other – the final of the Champions Trophy – he started. Thus, even if he only has one year left with the red armband, Echeverri will be the flag of renewal. However, no reinforcements will be brought.

So, after hectic days after the shock that erupted after Echeverri’s statements in Santiago del Estero, when River won the Champions Trophy, everything calmed down. “I will not renew”the native of Chaco had said, but it was immediately made clear that he would not go free and that his representative, Enzo Montepaone (who did not want to sign a three-year contract at the beginning of 2023) was in negotiations with the management. Hours later the negotiation with City came to light. In his head, the Little Devil already knew that he would most likely be sold.

Meanwhile, Echeverri enjoys his days off in Villa Río Negro, his hometown, where he spent holidays with his family. He celebrated his 18th birthday on Tuesday and is ready to return to Buenos Aires to start the preseason with River.