60 million and he will play for Arsenal, Xabi Alonso gives the green light to the deal
Arsenal Ready to Pay €60M for Piero Hincapié: Xabi Alonso Aware of the Move, The Ecuadorian defender, once managed by Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, is attracting strong interest from Arsenal despite Real Madrid’s plans.
Real Madrid remains focused on the present, with Xabi Alonso determined to avoid distractions from transfer rumors. Still, the speculation surrounding potential departures and missed signings is growing louder by the day.
In recent hours, Dani Ceballos has been heavily linked with an exit, but another name is also on the radar—Piero Hincapié, the Ecuadorian defender who played under Alonso during his time at Bayer Leverkusen.
Arsenal Push for Hincapié
According to reports from Defensa Central, Arsenal is prepared to make a €60 million bid to secure Hincapié’s services. That figure could prove too tempting for his current club to resist, potentially ending Alonso’s hopes of reuniting with the versatile defender at Real Madrid.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arsenal’s concrete interest:
“Piero Hincapié finds Arsenal’s project very attractive and is interested in the move. Initial talks have started on the player’s side, and personal terms are not expected to be a problem. However, no official bid has been made yet, as the departures of Kiwior (to Porto) and Zinchenko are key pieces of the domino effect.”
A Blow for Xabi Alonso
For Alonso, the potential loss is significant. He has consistently highlighted the need to strengthen Madrid’s defense and sees Hincapié as an ideal addition. The 22-year-old’s ability to play both as a center-back and as a left-back makes him especially valuable in a squad that craves versatility.
Still, the Spaniard understands that for the player, Arsenal’s offer represents a major step forward in his career, even if it means he won’t get the chance to work with him again at the Santiago Bernabéu.
