Manchester City is interested in the ‘mini Messi‘, Darío Sarmiento, young Argentine promise of La Plata students. The 17-year-old could emigrate to English football at his young age and show if he lives up to his nickname. Those of ‘Pep’ Guardiola They are trying to reach an agreement, which according to some local media is almost closed and would leave a good sum of money for those chaired by the former player Juan Sebastian Verón.
The South American football correspondent for the BBC, Tim Vickery, assures that “there is a mini Messi in him” and that his arrival at City is almost agreed. The Manchester institution could count on the talented winger when he turns 18. It is estimated that his value would be 17 million pounds sterling for the young man who played six times in the Argentine under-16 team. Despite this, the player would leave Argentina for less money.
Former Manchester United midfielder, Chelsea, Argentina National Team, among others, Verón, is waiting for the negotiation, which could generate a lot of income for the club he presides, his beloved Estudiantes de La Plata. “They cannot bring him in until the next transfer window because he does not turn 18 until March,” correspondent Vickery told the UK ‘TalkSport’ medium.
“This transfer is one they are buying as a promise, they already have a handful of first-team games to their name.” The player has played 12 games with the ‘León’ shirt, has a termination clause of 20 million euros and a contract until June 2021. President Verón spoke with ‘La Cielo’ radio about the possible agreement and said : «Lo de Sarmiento is a commitment to the future of the parties. The Club secures a very important sum. And ultimately it is also creating links with these types of clubs.
According to Argentine media, City would invest an initial 7 million euros and the Argentine club would be left with a 20% capital gain for a future sale. The BBC correspondent also told the English media that “it is almost certain that if an agreement is reached, which is in the next transfer window, they will loan it somewhere first”, referring to the fact that the 17-year-old years would not have place in the first team and will surely be loaned.
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