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Man City's Argentine wunderkind FINALLY joins Pep Guardiola squad and is set to be unleashed for the FA Cup tie against Plymouth

Claudio Echeverri is set to train with Manchester City for the first time later this week before their FA Cup fifth round tie against Plymouth Argyle.

The Argentina Under-20 midfielder, who shone at the January South American Championships during their run to the final, has flown to England after signing from River Plate.

Echeverri is not expected to be involved with Pep Guardiola’s squad in the build-up to Wednesday night’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

Claudio Echeverri captained Argentina U20s in the South American Championships and starred as his country reached the final with six goals and three assists during the tournament

Claudio Echeverri captained Argentina U20s in the South American Championships and starred as his country reached the final with six goals and three assists during the tournament

The arrival of Claudio Echeverri is a boost to Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side as they push for a top-four finish in the Premier League and glory in the FA Cup

The arrival of Claudio Echeverri is a boost to Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side as they push for a top-four finish in the Premier League and glory in the FA Cup

The 19-year-old agreed to join City last year but remained at River Plate on loan for 12 months

The 19-year-old agreed to join City last year but remained at River Plate on loan for 12 months

But the attacking midfielder should train with the team before Saturday’s visit of Plymouth ahead of potentially a first involvement in a matchday squad when they face Liverpool’s giantkillers.