Claudio Echeverri commented on Lionel Messi and the Argentine players that have played with Manchester City.

Echeverri has joined Manchester City after spending a year on loan at River Plate. He spoke about his transfer and on Manchester City’s website, commented on Lionel Messi. Here is what he had to say:

“My idol has always been Messi, I’ve been watching him since I was very young. Seeing him play is always a motivation because of everything he’s accomplished. Watching him play gives me an extra push, he makes me happy with the way he plays, he’s my idol, I admire him a lot…”

The 19 year old also commented on the relationship between City and Argentina players:

“I’ve spoken to Sergio Agüero, also Martin Demichelis. They told me Manchester City was a great club with amazing players and a beautiful history.

“I knew it (the relationship between Argentina and City). Agüero, in particular, stands out. He’s a legend at Manchester City; everything he achieved, the incredible player he was. I used to watch him and it’s an amazing feeling to be here.”

He also spoke about if he thinks City have a special reputation in Argentina:

“Yes I think so. Especially because of the players who have come here and done really well; Kun Agüero, Julián Álvarez, (Pablo) Zabaleta. All very important players. I’m at a great club with a lot of history.”

Claudio Echeverri has spoken about joining Manchester City.

Echeverri is now with Manchester City, having spent the last year on loan at River Plate. Speaking in an interview on Manchester City’s website, here is what he had to say:

“I cannot tell you how excited I am to be here in Manchester and to finally be able to call myself a Manchester City player.

“Football has been my life, my dream was to play for one of the best teams in Europe. Today I’m closer to that dream. Manchester City are one of the best in the world. Not only do they win trophies, they play so beautifully. They’re an example to everyone, they show people how to play football the best way.

“To be part of this team and culture at City – and use this as my basis to develop my game – is something I’m really excited about. My family and I are so proud to be here. My focus now is on working as hard as I can in training to show the manager and staff I’m good enough to be part of this team.”

He also commented about playing in the Premier League:

“I think I’m ready but obviously I need to train with the Manchester City team and improve. Hopefully, the adaptation period will be short so I can start playing soon. I like to attack, go forward, dribble. I also love taking on defenders, getting past them. Hopefully, I can contribute, play well, score a lot.”