Pep Guardiola’s strategy to inject new talent into Man City Squad and boost Flagging Season involves ‘Next Lionel Messi”.
PEP GUARDIOLA is poised to incorporate the ‘new Lionel Messi’ into Manchester City’s underperforming squad next month.
The 18-year-old Argentine prodigy Claudio Echeverri is set to join from River Plate, following a £12 million agreement reached a year ago.
City previously permitted him to remain in Argentina for an additional season, as the South American club sought to keep him for even longer.
However, manager Guardiola has opted to incorporate the attacking midfielder into the squad for the latter part of the season.
Thus, Echeverri will arrive in England in the new year to join the first team for the remainder of the season.
He will be ready to contribute right away, although he may need some time to adjust to his new surroundings.
City has also considered sending the young talent to one of their sister clubs for European experience.
This possibility remains for the summer if he is assessed as not quite ready to compete for a place in Pep’s squad.
Meanwhile, the Etihad manager acknowledged this past weekend that he is dealing with a significant lack of options due to multiple injuries.
Echeverri will receive ample opportunities to showcase that he can adapt to the team’s setup.
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Last winter, the reigning Premier League champions managed to secure the signing of the Argentina Under-17s captain amidst fierce global competition.
His playing style and position have drawn parallels to Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain and Barcelona legend Messi, who Guardiola helped transform into a superstar during his tenure at the Spanish side.
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Echeverri debuted with River’s first team 18 months ago and has been a regular ever since.
His arrival comes after the completion of hearings related to 130 allegations of Financial Fair Play violations against City by the Premier League.
A three-member panel that has been examining the evidence for the last three months will now assess the findings before releasing a report.
The earliest an outcome is expected is in the spring, although there are worries it could extend into the next season.
The hearings began on September 16 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London, initially anticipated to last for ten weeks.
This timeline has extended by about two weeks, but it is understood that closing arguments were delivered at the end of the previous week.
City, backed by Abu Dhabi, is also accused of not cooperating with the investigation, which began in 2018 regarding their alleged FFP breaches.
If found guilty, they could face significant point deductions that might lead to possible relegation.
Nevertheless, both parties will have the right to appeal any verdict if they are dissatisfied, suggesting that more months may pass before any disciplinary action is taken.
What will become of Man City?

MAN CITY commenced the season as favorites to seize the Premier League title once more – yet a significant challenge looms that could threaten the Etihad giants.
Sunsport’s MARTIN LIPTON examines the potential outcomes in the forthcoming months with Head of Sport SHAUN CUSTIS…
Custis: So, the pivotal question – will there be a resolution this season?
Lipton: Yes…. likely! It will require at least a month to sort through the evidence. Thus, I anticipate a decision around March or April. That’s where circumstances get complicated.
Custis: What’s the complication in that?
Lipton: If the ruling favors City, that will mark the end of it. They will face no consequences.
However, if City is found guilty, the ramifications will be unprecedented concerning penalties imposed by the Premier League.
I suspect that if they are determined to be guilty, it could result in their expulsion from the league or drastic point deductions that would impede their ability to compete in the Premier League next season.
Check out the full discussion on Man City’s future.