Xabi Alonso could end his time at Bayer Leverkusen at the end of this season, a decision that would have important effects on the transfers market. The Spanish coach, who has achieved a remarkable performance with the German team, seems to be thinking about his future. His departure would open the exit door for key current players. Among them, Piero Hincapié stands out as a strong Ecuadorian centre back who has been near Madrid´s Atletic for some time and could be nearer to the Metropolitano than never before.
Piero Hincapié, a Desired Talent in Europe
Piero Hincapié has become established as one of Europe's great defensive prospects thanks to his strength and versatility in the Bayer Leverkusen´s defense, under Xabi. The central defender stands out for his ability to exit with the ball under control, his speedy interventions and his tactical maturity, qualities that have caught the attention of Madrid´s Atlético. Since his arrival at the German club in 2021, the Ecuadorian has gained experience in the Bundesliga and in European competitions, becoming a defensive backstone for Xabi Alonso .
Atlético de Madrid 's interest in Piero Hincapié is nothing new, but Xabi 's possible departure from Leverkusen could be the trigger to facilitate his transfer. Diego Pablo Simeone is looking to renew and strengthen his defense for the coming seasons, seeing that some players are already older. Piero Hincapié fits perfectly with the profile that the Argentine coach is looking for: young, versatile and with a future projection.
Atlético de Madrid's defense is undergoing a transformation
Atletico Madrid are undergoing a process of renewal in their defensive line, key in Simeone's schemes. Currently, players such as Robin Le Normand and José María Giménez have been fundamental in the team's recent positive run . However, it's also evident that the team needs to rejuvenate its defense, especially with the possible departure of Azpilicueta at the end of the season.
However, Clement Lenglet 's temporary role has been to take over the leadership in the absence of Robin Le Normand through injury. Piero Hincapié appears as a very interesting replacement in Simeone 's renewal plan, who has shown his ability to enhance young defensive talents. Meanwhile, the Rojiblanco defense continues to show solidity, with players such as Giuliano Simeone gaining prominence and Lenglet consolidating himself in a formation that alternates between a line of four and five.
With the possible departure of Xabi Alonso and the latent interest of Atlético de Madrid, the transfer of Piero Hincapié could be one of the key moves of next summer. Simeone continues to look for pieces that strengthen his team and maintain competitiveness in LaLiga and in Europe. The Ecuadorian center-back seems to be the ideal bet to lead the Atlético defense in the coming years.