Claudio Echeverri struggles at Bayer Leverkusen, returns to Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Claudio Echeverri's 2025-26 season was challenging as he struggled during a loan at Bayer Leverkusen, leading to his recall by Manchester City in January. He was then loaned to Girona, where he displayed some talent but did not have consistent performances. Manchester City faces a decision regarding Echeverri's future, with another loan likely unless he can secure a role in the first team next season amid a depleted squad due to World Cup participation.
- •Echeverri struggled at Bayer Leverkusen before returning to Manchester City in January.
- •He showed brief flashes of talent during his loan at Girona.
- •Pep Guardiola expressed frustration over Echeverri's development this season.
- •Manchester City lacks wingers, impacting Echeverri's chances for next season.
- •Echeverri needs a successful loan or first-team role to avoid setbacks.
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"The 2025-26 season didn’t go to plan for Claudio Echeverri. Echeverri left Manchester City to go out on loan at Bayer Leverkusen. The hope was that playing in the Bundesliga and Champions League wou...
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