Liverpool are marching towards the acquisition of Bayer Leverkusen’s emerging star Piero Hincapie, according to Fichajes. The Premier League club want to bolster their defensive unit ahead of next season and are prepared to go all out in the summer.
The rise of Piero Hincapie at Bayer Leverkusen
Piero Hincapie joined Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2021. Since then, he has climbed up the ladders in his professional career and has emerged as an enormous talent. He has improved his game under the guidance of boss Xabi Alonso.
The 22-year-old has featured in 37 games this season, netting once and assisting twice. He is averaging 1.4 tackles, 0.6 interceptions, and 1.7 clearances per game (stats via whoscored).
The Bundesliga side have been unbeaten this season so far. The league title is in their hands and they are also fighting for two other trophies. A part of the success goes to Hincapie, who has been rock solid in the defensive line and has helped his side maintain a mind-blowing streak.
A good signing for Liverpool
Piero Hincapie has technical abilities with great passing accuracy. His comfort on the ball allows the side to build attacks from the back. With time and experience, he will also improve his focus level throughout the game, which is a crucial trait of all world-class defenders.
Hincapie’s immense potential has attracted interest from major clubs including Liverpool. The Reds already have the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate in their pack but want to further solidify the defensive section. The signing also makes sense as the youngster could be a long-term solution.
Hence, Liverpool are taking advanced steps to confirm the deal before any other party gets involved. It has been learnt that the transfer fee would be close to €55 million. However, they must ensure to keep their financial books in check.
