Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso receives bad news, farewell to this star heading to the Premier League
The major Premier League star is close to signing despite Xabi Alonso's interest
Once again, the Premier League has emerged as Real Madrid's rival in the signing of a star. Faced with the need to keep strengthening the defense, Xabi had set his sights on a great center-back from the Bundesliga. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, Piero Hincapié has appeared on the radar of several Premier League clubs.
Tottenham, above all, is the club that has already made an inquiry to learn about the player's situation. According to what we know at Defensa Central, the Ecuadorian player has made the decision to leave Bayer Leverkusen. With a release clause of €60 million, this amount is quite affordable for several major clubs.
Although Xabi Alonso was interested in adding the center-back to his project at Real Madrid, Piero was not part of the club's plans. Because of this, the Basque coach will have to watch as the Ecuadorian heads to the Premier League. This move would provide the English competition with another top-level star.
The center-back that won't be
At 23 years old, Piero Hincapié is one of the biggest stars Bayer Leverkusen has. Signed in 2021 from Club Atlético Talleres, Hincapié managed to adapt quickly to the German club. Playing 4,143 min. (3,788 min.) during last season, his importance to the club is more than evident.
Xabi Alonso, current Real Madrid coach, showed interest in signing Hincapié because he knows the player. During his time at Leverkusen, the coach managed to maximize the Ecuadorian's potential. In addition to the successes they achieved together, both Xabi and Hincapié keep an excellent relationship.
Despite his contract until 2029, the center-back has made the decision to change projects before the end of the transfer window. His youth and experience make him the perfect player in Xabi's eyes for Real Madrid. However, the club has been very clear that, despite the high level and talent Hincapié has, there is no interest in carrying out his transfer.
A new adventure
Despite Tottenham's interest, Hincapié's destination remains uncertain. As a center-back with a great future ahead, it is expected that offers for his services will not be scarce. Even so, whatever his decision, Hincapié will not be able to reunite with Xabi Alonso.
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