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Whilst Piero Hincapi é is the first player from Ecuador to have played for Arsenal, he could soon have company.
That is because the club have agreed a deal in principle to sign both Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente del Valle. That is the same club where Hincapié began his career, and also Moiss Caicedo, who was sent off playing against the Gunners for Chelsea in the Premier League at the weekend.
Edwin operates as a right-winger, whilst Holger is an attacking midfielder. As they are still both still 16, they will not be eligible to move to London until they have celebrated their 18th birthdays in August 2027.
Neither has yet played senior football, but both have represented Ecuador at under-17 level. That factor alone will count towards the pair eventually securing work permits.
Family members have been in London recently to finalise the details of the transfer of the two brothers.
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