Hincapié in sight: Defensive reinforcement for Atleti
Atlético de Madrid has set its sights on Piero Hincapié, a young and promising Ecuadorian defender from Bayer Leverkusen, to strengthen their defense for the next season. His versatility, capable of playing as a left-footed center-back, full-back or even wing-back, makes him an ideal asset for the team.
Hincapié, under contract until 2029, would be considering a move to a team with Champions League aspirations, and Atlético’s interest is real. Although there have been rumors of a possible interest from Real Madrid, Atlético has been the only team to contact the player.
However, his signing will not be easy. Bayer Leverkusen values the player at 50 million euros, a figure that Atlético will seek to reduce. Hincapié is presented as an alternative if the signing of ‘Cuti’ Romero is complicated due to Tottenham’s high economic demands. The next few weeks will be decisive to know the outcome of this operation and see if Hincapié will wear the red and white jersey next season, thus reinforcing the team’s defense.
