Forgotten Man City wonderkid ready to step up after signalling intent following transfer troubles

Manchester City youngster Claudio Echeverri is seeking a career renaissance at Benfica after joining on a deadline-day loan deal that includes an option to buy. The 20-year-old Argentine forward previously experienced difficult loan spells at Bayer Leverkusen and Girona before making the move to Portugal.

Benfica manager Marco Silva praised Echeverri after he provided an assist on his debut during a 3-1 victory against Gil Vicente. The Portuguese club hopes the recent international break has given the attacker crucial time to integrate into the squad.