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Man City beat Chelsea in race to sign 'next Lionel Messi'

James Shearman
James Shearman
  • 27 Dec 2023 11:55 CST
  • 1 min read
Claudio Echeverrí, Argentinië
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Manchester City are closing in on Claudio Echeverri deal! City presented €25m official bid today — value of the release clause.

City and River, discussing best solution on payment terms. Deal will be done.

Claudio will stay at River on loan.

Here we go, coming soon ⏳🇦🇷

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