Arsenal continue to build their long-term pipeline with further details emerging in Ecuador about the arrival of Edwin and Holger Quinteros.
The latest information comes fromEl Diário. The 16-year-old twins have already travelled to London for medical tests after Independiente del Valle agreed their transfers.
The club sold both players outright, and the paperwork is already in place for them to sign five-year professional deals once they turn 18, in August 2027, as required by FIFA rules.
IDV consider the move another example of their development model, which has produced names such as Kendry Páez. On the other hand, Arsenal view the agreement as a “masterstroke” from their recruitment team, according to ESPN.
Reports from Ecuavisa describe how Arsenal tracked the pair for more than a year. Scouts first identified them during the 2024 Adidas Cup U-16, where Edwin stood out and prompted closer monitoring. Both players were born in Esmeraldas and remain among the most highly rated prospects in Ecuador.
These local descriptions offer a clearer idea of what Arsenal are betting on. Edwin is a left-footed right winger who operates on his inverted side.ESPNalso noted that Edwin’s style has drawn comparisons locally to Neymar, although the club’s interest is framed around potential rather than likeness.
He is known for sharp dribbling, acceleration and confidence in one-v-one actions. His ability to break lines in tight spaces has made him a regular for Ecuador’s U-17s, with eight matches and three goals. Ecuavisa describe him as a direct and explosive wide player.
Holger provides a different profile. He can play as an interior midfielder, No.10 or off the left. His game relies on agility, vision and quick combinations. Reports in Ecuador state that he is comfortable dictating tempo in the final third and linking attacks, offering more control and creativity than his brother.
The twins will continue at Independiente del Valle while they prepare for their eventual move. Arsenal expect a gradual integration over the next two seasons, with monitoring and periodic visits to London before 2027.
What comes next will depend on development and adaptation, but the blueprint for both players is already in motion.