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Chelsea needs to move quickly in the market to reinforce their defense after the injury of Levi Colwill, and they have their sights set on Piero Hincapié, the Ecuadorian center-back from Bayer Leverkusen.
The current Club World Cup champions, who are also working on the signings of Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho, have prepared an offer of 50 million euros to sign the Ecuadorian.
Piero Hincapié, Enzo Maresca's top priority
The coach Enzo Maresca, who already knows what it's like to win titles such as the Club World Cup and the Conference League, wants a defender who brings security and smooth ball distribution. Piero Hincapié, 23 years old, has been a key player in the last seasons of Bayer Leverkusen, standing out for his speed, anticipation, and ability to play in various positions in defense.
In the previous season, he played 45 games in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing two assists, placing him among the most productive defenders in the Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen is going through a summer of profound changes. After the departure of Xabi Alonso and the arrival of Erik Ten Hag, the club has seen the departure of important names like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Odilon Kossounou, and Granit Xhaka.
The potential arrival of Loïc Badé could be the key for Hincapié to move to London. Hincapié's contract with Leverkusen expires in 2029, so the German club is not in a rush to sell, although a substantial offer could change the situation.

Perfect Fit in Chelsea's Defense
At Stamford Bridge, they consider that Piero Hincapié has the ideal profile to compete in the Premier League. His versatility would allow him to adapt to different systems and share playing time with Chalobah, Jorrel Hato, or Badiashile.
Chelsea's defense needs solidity and room for improvement if they want to compete for the title. With the Ecuadorian's international experience and consistent growth, the 50 million investment is seen as strategic to raise the team's competitive level.
Signing Piero Hincapié would not only address an immediate need but would also be a future investment for Chelsea. At 23 years old, he already has experience in the Bundesliga, Champions League, and World Cup with Ecuador.
Enzo Maresca knows he needs to strengthen his defense if he wants to compete for the most important titles, and Piero Hincapié is the ideal profile to make a leap in quality for the upcoming season.
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