Claudio Echeverri is called to be Argentina's new number 10 and the register in which he will try to emulate Messi

Lionel Messi has been the undisputed number 10 on the Argentina national team for many years, and many Argentine fans believe that no other player should use the number. That request may not be possible due to the rules of the game in major tournaments like the World Cup and the Copa America, but the country may have found the next bright star who could take the number 10 after Messi retires. The River Plate attacking midfielder, Claudio Echeverri, has been an exciting prospect that impressed fans in the U17 World Cup late last year. The Argentine star will have another opportunity to make a name for himself as he has been officially called up for the Summer Olympics squad under Javier Mascherano. Argentina is trying to win another gold medal in football, which they have not won since 2008 when Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria won. Echeverri is likely to wear the number 10 shirt in the Olympics, and he will try to replicate what Messi did in Beijing in 2008.

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The Summer Olympic squad usually includes three senior players who are over the age of 23 to participate in the games that will take place in Paris this summer. The three players with experience are Geronimo Rulli, Nicolas Otamendi, and Julián Alvarez. Alvarez is the biggest name in the squad as he plays for Manchester City and is one of the most underrated strikers in the world. The Argentine striker has won many major tournaments, and his experience will be crucial for the team.

Echeverri has also secured a big move to Europe, and he will become a Manchester City player in January. The young Argentine attacking midfielder signed a contract with the Premier League champions until the summer of 2028. He was chased by FC Barcelona as well, but instead, he chose to play for Man City in his first club in Europe.

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Claudio Echeverri with River Plate

Claudio Echeverri has played five matches for River Plate in the Liga Profesional in Argentina so far. He started in all of those matches and scored one goal. He is currently on loan at River Plate and is set to make his Premier League debut in the second half of next season.