Following a remarkable season in which he established himself as a pillar of the Bayer Leverkusen team led by Xabi Alonso, young defender Piero Hincapié draws the attention of several leading European clubs, anticipating a possible transfer during the next mercato. In the face of this starting point, Bayer Leverkusen identified Facundo Medina, currently working at RC Lens, as his priority in strengthening his core defence force. This underscores the German club’s ambition to maintain a high level of performance despite the potential departure of a key player.

The interest of the major Premier League clubs, notably Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, ready to spend at least €45 million to secure Piero Hincapié’s services, gives Bayer Leverkusen considerable financial flexibility. This situation would allow them to make a substantial offer, estimated at over 20 million euros, to the Racing Club of Lens for the acquisition of Facundo Medina. Xabi Alonso’s future on the bench of Bayer Leverkusen is also a determining factor, his tactical scheme favouring the enhancement of the qualities of the Argentine defender.

Finally, a geographical and sporting curiosity unites these two players: Piero Hincapié, team-mate of Willian Pacho (Paris Saint-Germain) in the Ecuadorian selection, and Facundo Medina both started their football career at CA Tallerès in Argentina, before exporting to Europe, thus showing a similar path in their climb to the high level.