Key Takeaways:
- Borussia Dortmund submitted a loan offer with a purchase option for Man City’s Claudio Echeverri
- The 19-year-old has made only 3 appearances and scored 1 goal since joining City in January 2025
- Sébastien Haller completed a permanent move to Utrecht after six goals in 18 appearances on loan
Dortmund Eye Echeverri Loan Deal
Borussia Dortmund have initiated talks to bring in Argentine prospect Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. The Bundesliga side are proposing a loan arrangement for the 19-year-old attacking midfielder, accompanied by an option to purchase his contract outright.
Echeverri made the switch from River Plate to Manchester City in the January 2025 transfer window, commanding a fee in the region of £12 million. Despite his high potential, the teenager has found playing time hard to come by, registering just 3 appearances and scoring once for the Premier League champions.
🟡 ⚫️ Borussia Dortmund have submitted an offer to Manchester City for Claudio Echeverri, reports @Plettigoal.
✍️ BVB are looking for a loan deal with an option to buy the 19-year-old playmaker.
🤔 It remains unclear if City will accept a loan-to-buy option. pic.twitter.com/R5YUJqSu45
— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) August 18, 2025
Interest in the Argentinian is not limited to Dortmund as Serie A side Roma and La Liga outfit Girona are also believed to be monitoring the situation. However, Manchester City’s stance on releasing the player remains uncertain.
Haller Seals Utrecht Return
While Dortmund pursue fresh attacking talent, the club has confirmed the departure of striker Sébastien Haller. The 31-year-old Ivorian has rejoined FC Utrecht on a permanent deal following a loan spell during the latter half of the previous season, during which he netted 6 goals in 18 matches.
Haller originally joined BVB in 2022 but was soon diagnosed with testicular cancer, a battle he courageously overcame before returning to action. Over two seasons at Signal Iduna Park, he made 41 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists for the German outfit.
Haller’s Dortmund Record
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Competitions | 41 | 12 | 6 |
Haller now embarks on a new chapter in the Netherlands, signing a one-year contract with Utrecht, where he previously played before stints in Germany, England and France.
