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Claudio Echeverri is ready to train Manchester City for the first time later this week before his draw in the fifth round of the FA Cup against Plymouth Argyle.
The midfielder of Argentina Sub-20, who shone in the January South American Championship during his career to the final, has flown to England after signing from River Plate.
Echeverri is not expected to participate in the Pep Guardiola team in preparation for Wednesday night to Tottenham Hotspur.
But the attacking midfielder must train with the team before Plymouth's Saturday visit before potentially a first participation in a team of the day when they face the Liverpool Killers.
The 19-year-old agreed to join City last year, but remained in River Plate on loan for 12 months and their actions rose even more when it became the driving force during the recent success of Argentina Sub-20.
Captaining the team, Echeverri scored six goals and recorded three assists during the tournament and the city will analyze its development between now and the end of the season to determine its immediate future.
Claudio Echeverri captained Argentina U20 in the South America Championship and starred when his country reached the final with six goals and three assists during the tournament
The arrival of Claudio Echeverri is an impulse for Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City team while pressing for the first four in the Premier League and the glory in the FA Cup
The 19 -year -old agreed to join City last year, but remained in River Plate on loan for 12 months.