After the interest of FC Barcelona, the worst news that Xavi receives from the new Messi

During the last few weeks, FC Barcelona's interest in the so-called “new Messi” in Argentina was reported. Xavi Hernández assured in a press conference that the player is followed by the scouting team at the club and believes that he is a fantastic player. This is Claudio Echeverri. However, now journalist Fabrizio Romano confirms news that FC Barcelona fans will not like.

FC Barcelona faces a financial barrier that makes it difficult to sign Claudio "El Diablito" Echeverri. The termination clause of the talented Argentine player amounts to 25 million euros, but the restrictions of LaLiga's Financial Fair Play prevent Barcelona from making new acquisitions without first making sales due to its economic challenges.

Although Barcelona's intention was to structure a fractional payment proposal, River Plate, Echeverri's current club, remains firm in its position of demanding full payment of the clause in a single transaction. This position further complicates the negotiations and puts Barcelona in a difficult position, forcing them to explore alternatives to secure the young talent.

Manchester City is interested in the player

The situation has caught the attention of Premier League clubs, particularly Chelsea and Manchester City, who could be considering entering the bid for Echeverri. The 17-year-old player impressed in the recent U-17 World Cup with the Argentine national team, reaching the semifinals and standing out as an emerging promise in world football. In addition, it is reported that River Plate is putting pressure on negotiations to be able to keep him for one more season, at least on loan.