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Bad news for Barcelona as Man City join race to land River Plate starlet Claudio Echeverri

Barcelona have reportedly been joined by Premier League giants Manchester City in the race to land River Plate teenager Claudio Echeverri.

The youngster’s future has become the subject of much speculation after an impressive showing at the Under-17 World Cup with Argentina.

Xavi has admitted he’s a fan already, while Echeverri has said he’d love to play for Barcelona and claims he won’t extend his contract at River Plate which expires in 2024.

The latest update on the teenager’s future comes from Fabrizio Romano who reckons Manchester City have now joined the race to land the youngster.