Arsenal and Tottenham battle for Ecuadorian full-back | OneFootball

The left-back Piero Hincapié, 23 years old, is one of the main targets for Arsenal and Tottenham in this transfer window. The Ecuadorian player has requested to leave Bayer Leverkusen. The information comes from Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Despite having renewed with the German club in December 2024, signing a new contract until June 2029, Hincapié has been monitored by English teams since 2023. Thus, with the transfer request made by the Ecuadorian, Arsenal and Tottenham have emerged as the main contenders for the player.

Tottenham has already made an offer for Hincapié. The deal is a loan with an obligation to buy for the release clause amount of 60 million euros (R$ 380 million). Now, the Spurs are looking to finalize the negotiation with the player.

However, Hincapié considers Arsenal’s project to be “attractive.” The Gunners have not yet made an official offer, as they are waiting for the outcome of Kiwior’s future, who is being negotiated with Porto, and the Ukrainian Zinchenko, who may leave the team.

Both teams are racing against time to close a deal with Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer window closes next Tuesday, September 2.

Who is Hincapié?

Discovered by Independiente del Valle in 2020, Hincapié gained notoriety in Ecuadorian football and was soon sold to Talleres. After a season in Argentine football, he was signed by Bayer Leverkusen for 6.3 million euros (R$ 39.2 million at the time).

In German football, Hincapié became a key player for Bayer Leverkusen. With the arrival of coach Xabi Alonso, he played a leading role in winning the German Championship and the German Cup in 2024. In his four seasons with the team, he played 166 matches, scored seven goals, and provided five assists.

His main characteristic is his versatility on the field. Hincapié can play as a left-back, center-back, and even as a midfielder.

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