Colchoneros Reinforcements: The defense in sight
Atlético de Madrid is focused on reinforcing its squad, initially prioritizing the midfield with ongoing negotiations with Villarreal for Álex Baena and with Real Betis Balompié for Johnny Cardoso.
Once the midfield is shored up, the Colchoneros’ sports management will focus on the defense, with special attention to the left-back position. While Alejandro Grimaldo, from Bayer Leverkusen, was an attractive option and has expressed his admiration for the club and Cholo Simeone, it seems that his signing is becoming more complicated.
Despite the player’s interest in returning to Spain, Atlético would be looking for a younger profile to rejuvenate the squad, also considering the high price requested by the German club for the player’s transfer.
Given this situation, the name of Piero Hincapié emerges strongly, a young Ecuadorian center-back of 23 years who can also play as a left-back. Atlético has already contacted the player and his agent, who would welcome a move to Spanish football.
Hincapié, with his versatility and projection, would fit the profile that Simeone is looking for to strengthen the Rojiblanca defense and provide it with greater dynamism. Despite the names that are being mentioned, the Metropolitano is remaining cautious and has not started formal movements to reinforce the left-back position until the incorporations for the midfield are closed. Once the situation in the midfield is resolved, the defense will become the club’s priority.
