- روما rebuffed in pursuit of Echeverri
- City reject €33 million offer for Argentine
- Club prefers loan move to sister club Girona
According to a report from Calciomercato مانشستر سيتي have turned down a formal approach from Roma for highly-rated Argentine prospect Echeverri. The Giallorossi have been monitoring the 19-year-old attacking midfielder for weeks, hopeful of securing a deal that would see him join on a one-year loan with an obligation to buy for €33 million (£29m/$38m).
However, City rejected the proposal outright, unwilling to relinquish long-term control over the player. Instead, the الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز champions remain committed to their internal development plan, which involves loaning Echeverri to fellow City Football Group club Girona to gain top-flight experience in La Liga.
Despite Echeverri’s personal interest in joining Roma and playing immediately at a high level, City’s hierarchy is intent on overseeing his progression more closely. The club recently presented a clear path to the player and his representatives: a season with Girona, followed by integration into City’s senior setup with added relevance and competitive minutes under his belt.
Roma are planning an attacking overhaul with new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm. Tammy Abraham has joined Besiktas, while Artem Dovbyk is also closing in on a departure. The الدوري الإيطالي giants have secured Evan Ferguson on a season-long loan from Brighton with an option to buy him next summer, while reports also add that they are monitoring Wolves sensation Fabio Silva.
