Manchester City may face a new layer of complexity in the Claudio Echeverri situation. According to Germán García Grova, River Plate have now taken formal steps to understand whether the midfielder can legally play for three clubs in one season. The answer, they were told, is yes.
River consulted specialists to clarify the rules. The key point is that the Argentine season restarts in January, so it does not count towards the traditional limit that applies in Europe. That clarification means a return to Núñez is technically possible if Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen agree to end the loan.
The update arrives at a moment when Echeverri is already pushing for a move back to Argentina. Leverkusen, as reported earlier, are open to cutting the deal. Manchester City, however, still prioritise a European destination if they recall him in January. Their plan remains to develop him on the continent before considering a full cycle back in South America.
Even so, River appear ready if the opportunity arises. García Grova states that Echeverri is now the club’s most advanced target, with internal discussions gaining intensity as his situation in Germany continues to stagnate.
The midfielder remains under contract with Bayer Leverkusen for now, but all signs suggest movement ahead of the January window. Manchester City will decide the next step, balancing their long-term plan with the player’s growing desire to return home.