Real Madrid Have Set Their Sights On This Talented Whizkid: One For The Future? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Real Madrid have set their sights on River Plate whizkid Claudio Echeverri. It has been revealed that Los Blancos are keeping tabs on the Argentine prospect.

Echeverri’s Impressive Rise In Argentine Football

Echeverri has come through the Argentine club’s youth system and has successfully managed to break into their senior team recently. The 17-year-old has made one senior appearance for River Plate so far, picking up one assist in the process. However, he is still waiting to score his first senior goal for the Argentine outfit.

The South American sensation has caught the eye with his performances in the youth levels of Argentine football. However, he is still quite raw and would need time before he can establish himself as a regular starter in top-flight football.

His current deal at River Plate will expire at the end of 2025. Thus, Real Madrid will have to make a good offer if they want to recruit Echeverri this summer.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – JUNE 22: Claudio Echeverri of River Plate celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal during a match between River Plate and Instituto as part of Liga Profesional 2023 at Estadio Mas Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on June 22, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Real Madrid Set Their Sights On Echeverri: Is He A Prospect For The Future?

Echeverri is a technically gifted footballer who has got the vision to unlock the opponent’s defence with a killer pass on the attacking end of the field. He can strike the ball with power and accuracy from long range and is a decent dribbler with the ball as well.

However, the Argentine wonderkid is still quite inexperienced at the highest level and would need time to develop into a top talent at Real Madrid if Carlo Ancelotti decide to bring him on board this summer.

Echeverri has the potential to become a future star in European football. Hence, Los Blancos will do well to bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium this summer.

At 17, there is no denying that Echeverri is a prospect to watch out for in the future as he has got the skill set to help the Madrid giants compete for a lot of major honours over the next decade. He would even serve as an ideal, long-term replacement for Eden Hazard who has struggled to prove his worth in La Liga over the past few years.