Piero Hincapié’s future at Bayer Leverkusen is generating great interest in several European clubs, but Xabi Alonso, coach of the German team, wants to retain the Ecuadorian player at all costs. Hincapié’s outstanding season under Alonso has made him one of the most outstanding defenders in the Bundesliga, with memorable performances, such as his outstanding performance in the Europa League round of 32 against Monaco.
As reported by the newspaper AS, several teams from the Premier League, Spain and Italy are targeting the talented left-footed defender for next season. However, his price will not be cheap, since Bayer Leverkusen seeks to retain him for at least one more season. Hincapié is destined to lead the defense of the German team in the short term, after having renewed his contract until 2027.
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Despite Emphasis It is not on the market for this summer, it has attracted the attention of several teams in the Old Continent. Atlético de Madrid would be one of the clubs most interested in the player, but the difficult financial situation of the Madrid club makes any agreement practically unfeasible, especially after Leverkusen set a price of more than 45 million euros.
In addition to the interest from Atlético Madrid, reigning Italian champions Napoli are also considering Hincapié as a possible replacement for Kim Min-Jae, who is heading to Bayern Munich. There has also been interest from England in the player’s future, although potential clubs that could be looking for the defender have not been revealed so far. However, the German club makes it clear that Hincapié has, for the moment, the non-transferable label.
The resurrection of Bayer Leverkusen under the direction of Xabi Alonso has revalued several players on their squad. Players like Tapsoba, Diaby, Florian Wirtz and Hincapié himself have drawn attention ahead of the next transfer window. Since Alonso’s arrival at the Bay Arena, the Basque coach has not hesitated to give the former Talleres player a more prominent role.
The future of Piero Hincapié looks exciting and the final decision will fall to Bayer Leverkusen, which will evaluate the offers and consider the economic and sporting impact of a possible sale.