Manchester City has completed the signing of Claudio Echeverri, a 17-year-old prodigy from River Plate. This young talent, often dubbed the ‘next Lionel Messi‘, has been making waves in the soccer universe with exceptional skills and dribbling. However, amidst his skyrocketing success on the field, Echeverri has also found love in the form of Melissa Fernandez.

What makes this relationship intriguing is the shared passion for soccer that both Echeverri and Fernandez possess. So let’s explore who the girlfriend of this rising star is.

Who is Claudio Echeverri’s girlfriend- Melissa Fernandez?

Just like her companion, Melissa Fernandez is also a soccer player and currently plays for the women’s team of River Plate. Furthermore, another common thing she shares with Claudio Echeverri is that Fernandez also hails from the province of Chaco, Argentina.

Just last month, she made her debut in the women’s reserve team for the River Plate soccer club. This match brought two eye-opening discoveries: firstly, Melissa plays as a defender, and secondly, she proudly wears the number 3 on her jersey. She shared pictures from the match on her Instagram account, where the defender boasts over 45,000 followers.

These recent social media posts provide further insight into the couple’s relationship. In response to Melissa Fernandez’s post from the match, where she wrote, “I dreamed about it so much that one day it came true,” Claudio Echeverri took the opportunity to congratulate his girlfriend, commenting, “Congratulations beautiful.”

Additionally, just a few weeks before, Fernandez posted a picture of the couple spending time together on a boat. The midfielder responded by leaving a heartfelt comment, writing, “I Love You.” These public displays of affection reflect the intense connection and fondness they share. But now Echeverri embarks on his new journey with Manchester City.

Manchester City wins the race for ‘next’ Lionel Messi

Over the past few weeks, multiple prominent European clubs have expressed their interest in acquiring the services of Claudio Echeverri. Among the frontrunners were FC Barcelona and Manchester City, but ultimately, it was the Sky Blues who emerged victorious in this race. After putting forth a proposal worth $27 million, Manchester City successfully sealed the deal to sign him.

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However, the teenager will not immediately join City’s ranks as per the terms of his contract. Instead, he will spend another year on loan at River Plate before traveling to England to represent the Premier League side. It will certainly be intriguing to witness Claudio Echeverri’s journey unfold and whether his girlfriend, Melissa Fernandez, will also embark on a similar path.

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