Pep Guardiola approves, the millions that Manchester City would put into the new Messi

Pep Guardiola wants to continue his path correctly at Manchester City and to do so, he must lay the foundations for the team for the future. Manchester City are in the center of the race to sign Argentine prodigy Claudio Echeverri, who has caught the attention of elite clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona. River Plate's young sensation, who recently impressed at the Under-17 World Cup, has become a coveted target in Europe, with City confident of overtaking their competitors to secure his services.

According to the Daily Mirror, Manchester City, who have already established a working relationship with River Plate through previous acquisitions, are hopeful of beating the European giants in the bid for Echeverri. The English club has proven its ability to nurture and develop young talent, as demonstrated by Julián Álvarez's success in the Premier League.

Compared to Lionel Messi for his talent and playing style, Echeverri, 17, is an attacking midfielder with a promising future. The recent hat-trick scored against Brazil in the Under-17 World Cup has further raised his value, and Manchester City, with the necessary financial resources, are considering activating his £21.4 million release clause.

The vision of Manchester City

Manchester City's track record in developing young talent and manager Pep Guardiola's willingness to promote them could be a deciding factor in negotiations. Guardiola, renowned for his ability to work with promising young players, could be an additional attraction for Echeverri, who sees City as an opportunity to grow and achieve his world-class potential.