Liverpool and Real Madrid are reportedly keen on signing 23-year-old Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool and Real Madrid are hoping to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. The 23-year-old defender has been an exceptional performer for the Bundesliga club, and he helped them win the league title last season.
The Ecuadorian international has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga since joining Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of around €8 million. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool and Real Madrid can secure his signature.
Liverpool need to bring in a quality central defender, especially with the future of Virgil van Dijk up in the air. The Dutch international will be out of contract in the summer, and he has not signed an extension with Liverpool yet.
The veteran centre-back is arguably the best defender in the world right now, and replacing him will be quite tricky. Liverpool will need top-class players to fill the void left by him. Hincapie would be a quality acquisition.
The 23-year-old is still quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a top class player for Liverpool with the right guidance. The South American defender is versatile enough to operate as a centre-back as well as a left-back. His versatility will be an asset for the English club if they manage to sign him.
The defender has proven himself in German football, and he has won the league title with Leverkusen. He might be open to trying out a new challenge at this stage of his career and a move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for him. Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they could provide Hincapie the platform to fight for trophies regularly.
Real Madrid want Piero Hincapie
Real Madrid need defensive depth as well and have been tracking Hincapie for a long time. David Alaba is approaching the twilight of his career, and the Austrian international has struggled with fitness problems as well.
So, Los Blancos need to find a quality long-term partner for Eder Militao. The 23-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid can beat Liverpool to Hincapie’s signature. Both clubs have the financial muscle to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen what the 23-year-old decides.