River Plate’s promising talent, Claudio Echeverri, has expressed his admiration for FC Barcelona, citing it as a club he would like to play for in the future. The young player, who has been making waves at River Plate, revealed his aspirations in a recent statement.
Echeverri, who has grown up watching and idolizing Lionel Messi, mentioned that aside from his current club, he would be interested in joining the ranks of the Catalan giants. His fondness for Messi and the influence of watching the football legend play for Barcelona during his childhood has shaped his dream destination.
“Besides River, I’d mention Barcelona. I’m a big Leo Messi fan and I used to watch him playing for Barça when I was a kid,” said Echeverri, highlighting his connection to the Spanish club.
As a product of River Plate, Echeverri’s development and potential have not gone unnoticed, and his recent comments suggest that he is open to exploring opportunities that align with his footballing idols and aspirations.