Echeverri loan to Leverkusen agreed

Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a season-long loan for Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City.

Man City loan move for Echeverri to Leverkusen agreed

Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a season-long loan for Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City, adding a young midfielder to the German club’s rotation while City watches the market with caution. Pep Guardiola has stressed the need for a smaller squad, saying leaving players out is not healthy and that he cannot create a good atmosphere to compete.

City are keeping their options open in a tight market. Tottenham have been in talks to sign winger Savinho, but City do not want to sell unless the fee is right. Ederson has been heavily linked with Galatasaray and missed the opening game due to illness; the Turkish club has also shown interest in defender Manuel Akanji, though a sale would depend on the offer and the player’s willingness to leave. Championship side Wrexham have agreed a deal worth up to £8m to sign City’s Callum Doyle. The window shuts on Monday 1 September at 19:00 BST.

City’s move to loan out Echeverri fits a broader pattern of balancing a deep squad with a steady stream of loan players who can grow elsewhere. It reduces immediate wage costs and keeps the door open for a potential future return. The setup suggests a long-term view rather than quick fixes for a likely competitive season.

For Leverkusen, the loan offers a promising option who can adapt to German football and provide technical flexibility. For City, the strategy signals patience and asset management as market pressures linger. The window’s late-hour activity will test how much appetite there is to push for quick deals versus careful development and financial restraint.

Highlights

The window keeps turning as clubs balance ambition with balance sheets.