Piero Hincapie from Bayer 04 Leverkusen watches during the UEFA Champions League match. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty images)
Bayer Leverkusen Defender Piero Hincapie has been associated with a move to the Premier League in recent months, and it is still to be seen where he ends up.
The 23-year-old defender is greatly appreciated in Europe, and it is no surprise that top teams such as Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will keep an eye on him. It will be interesting to see if he can become a member of a competitive team before the summer transfer window closes.
He has proven to be a reliable defender for the Bundesliga outfit and he helped them to win the competition title. The 23-year-old is able to work both a central defender and as left behind. He could be the ideal Nutsman for both Premier League clubs.
Piero Hincapie: Background and early career
The Ecuador International came through the ranks at local clubs Escuela Refinería, Emelec and Barcelona, before he continued North America. The defender then played for clubs such as Deportivo Azogues and Independente del Valle.
His impressive versions helped him to secure a big step Talleres in 2020From where he sealed a movement to the Bundesliga in the summer of 2021.
Club career and statistics
| Club | Apparitions | Go | Helps |
| Independente del Valle | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 166 | 7 | 5 |
2025 Summer transfer window
Arsenal will have been associated with the 23-year-old defender in recent weeks. They would use a versatile player like him who can use both centrally and on the flanks.
Hincapie helps Arsenal to tension and also contribute to the back. Arsenal hopes to fight for large trophies this season and they need a deeper team with more quality. Signing a versatile young player like he can be a wise decision.
In the meantime, Tottenham Hotspur also needs more quality in the defense. They must be tightened at the back, especially with players like Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero who are susceptible to the picking up. The South American could prove to be the ideal acquisition for them.
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