The winter market hasn't been as prolific as expected in Spanish football, being one of the competitions that has spent the least money. For example, clubs in Brazil or Argentina have had more movements, although their calendar is very different from Europe's, ending in December. Obviously, something similar has happened at the Metropolitano, with a very quiet month in terms of both arrivals and departures.
The transfer market always leaves surprising moves, something that has happened again this winter with a former Atlético de Madrid player. In fact, a real domino effect could be experienced in the summer, in which the colchoneros hope to make a real statement. One of the great desires is Piero Hincapié, an Ecuadorian international from Bayer Leverkusen whose departure could become a reality at the end of the season.
Piero Hincapié enters the game
Before this season began, Atlético de Madrid had the firm objective of incorporating a left-footed defender who would be a starter. The main target was always David Hancko, who showed his best side in the European Championship with Slovakia and was a regular at Feyenoord. However, the Dutch team didn't like the way the rojiblancos proceeded and set almost impossible financial demands.
Everything points to the Slovak moving to Juventus, and in the rojiblanco team, the name of Piero Hincapié is gaining a lot of strength. The player left a very good impression during Bayer Leverkusen's visit to the Metropolitano, being the scorer of the only goal for the Germans. His release price would be 40 million euros (approximately 43.5 million dollars), although the sports management hopes to lower it, in addition to having a factor in their favor.
Mario Hermoso, key piece
The Spaniard refused to renew with the colchonero team and left as a free agent to Roma, where he hasn't had any prominence these months. In fact, as Fabrizio Romano exclusively announced, he will play at Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the current season. The reigning champion of Germany will assume the entire salary and decide whether to keep the Madrid player based on his performance on the field.
Obviously, it's a move that directly affects Piero Hincapié, as the Ecuadorian would be forced to start acting more as a full-back. Additionally, Mario Hermoso could end up being a player who fills the gap that his new teammate could leave free next summer. Certainly, it has been one of the most surprising operations of this month and could have an immediate effect for Simeone.