Piero Hincapie left the pitch in tears on Saturday after Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim, a moment many believe marked his farewell to the Bundesliga champions – www.naijnaira.com reports.
Bild revealed that the Ecuadorian centre-back appeared emotional as he acknowledged fans, fueling speculation that his next destination could be the Premier League.
The 23-year-old has a €60m release clause in his contract, a fee that aligns almost perfectly with his current estimated transfer value of €59.4m.
Journalist Florian Plettenberg confirmed on social media that “Hincapie has decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen if a suitable offer arrives. The decision has been made.”
Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham are all monitoring the situation closely, with each side in search of a reliable left-footed defender.
Chelsea’s interest comes at a crucial time, as Levi Colwill faces months on the sidelines following ACL surgery, leaving Enzo Maresca short of defensive options.
Arsenal are also weighing up their next move, especially with speculation around the future of Jakub Kiwior, which could open up space for Hincapie.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are eager to secure reinforcements after missing out on several of their top defensive targets earlier in the transfer window.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano added fuel to the story, saying, “Piero Hincapie could be ready for an exit in the last week of the transfer window. There’s interest from the Premier League.”
If any of the English clubs meet the €60m clause, Bayer Leverkusen may have no choice but to let go of one of their most promising defenders.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
