FC Barcelona faces a financial hurdle that makes it difficult to sign Claudio “El Diablito” Echeverri. The talented Argentine player’s termination clause is €25 million, but LaLiga’s Financial Fair Play restrictions prevent Barcelona from making new acquisitions without prior sales due to its economic challenges.
Although Barcelona had the intention of formulating a partial 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 negotiations and puts Barcelona in a difficult position, forcing them to look for alternatives to attract the young talents.
❌🇦🇷 It is IMPOSSIBLE for Barcelona to pay Diablito Echeverri’s €25 million financial fair play CLAUSE.
⚠️ His idea was to structure a proposal into different payments, but River will NOT accept that.
🚨🏴 CHELSEA and MANCHESTER CITY are considering entering negotiations.… pic.twitter.com/qEoG4a8m6l
— Sudanalytics (@sudanalytics_) December 16, 2023
The situation has caught the attention of Premier League clubs, particularly Chelsea and Manchester City, who may be considering bidding for Echeverri. The 17-year-old player impressed with the Argentina national team at the recent U-17 World Cup, reaching the semi-finals and was considered a rising hope in world football.
River wants to stay at Echeverri for a season
Meanwhile, River Plate is eagerly awaiting the return of Echeverri’s representative from Europe to advance negotiations. The Argentine club intends to extend the player’s contract, improve the termination clause and adjust his salary. With Martín Demichelis as the team’s coach, River Plate wants to ensure Echeverri a prominent role in the coming season.
FC Barcelona’s complicated financial situation presents a major challenge when attempting to sign Echeverri, but the addition of other major clubs to the negotiations adds an additional element of competition to the transfer market. The resolution of these financial tensions and the strategic decisions of the clubs involved will certainly determine the fate of the promising young player in the coming months.