August 8th 2024.
This summer, the talented defender Piero Hincapie has been making waves for his home country of Ecuador in the Copa America tournament. But it seems like his success on the field has not gone unnoticed, as top clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham have been eyeing him for a potential move away from his current team, Bayer Leverkusen.
Hincapie, who is only 22 years old, has been with Leverkusen since 2021, when he signed from Talleres in Argentina. Last season, he played a crucial role in the team's double win in the domestic league, as well as their impressive run to the Europa League final. Despite his contributions, he was not a regular starter, only making 16 appearances in the Bundesliga out of 26.
According to reports from Sky Germany, Hincapie is eager to secure a more prominent role in a team and is open to leaving Leverkusen in search of better opportunities. Talks have already been held with some top clubs, but nothing has been agreed upon at this point.
Interestingly, both Tottenham and Liverpool have shown interest in Hincapie in the past. Tottenham made a bid for him last year, while Liverpool had discussions about signing him in 2023. This just goes to show how highly regarded he is in the football world.
Aside from his impressive club career, Hincapie also has an impressive international record, with 37 caps for Ecuador. In fact, he was recently named in the Copa America Team of the Tournament after helping his team reach the quarter-finals, where they were narrowly defeated by Argentina on penalties.
Despite his busy schedule, Hincapie was back in action for Leverkusen in a pre-season match against Arsenal on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the German side suffered a 4-1 loss, with goals from Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz. Hincapie did not let the loss get him down, however, as he took to Instagram to share his thoughts: "Disappointed by today's performance, but we will work harder and come back stronger." It's clear that this young defender has a bright future ahead of him, and we can't wait to see where his football journey takes him next.
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