Real Madrid, Liverpool interested in €50 million-rated South American centre-back
Real Madrid, Liverpool interested in €50 million-rated South American centre-back
Real Madrid are looking into the possibility of reinforcing their centre-back department in the summer given the advancing ages of David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, both of whom have contracts that expire in 2026.
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As has already been reported, Bournemouth and Spain defender Dean Huijsen is seen as the priority objective for the position.
But given the competition for his services, it makes sense for the Spanish capital club to have alternative targets lined up in case Huijsen does not arrive.
Real Madrid eye Piero Hincapie
As such, Sky Germany reports that Real Madrid are interested in Bayer Leverkusen and Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie.
The 23-year-old centre-back has been with the German champions since 2021 and has grown into a key player at the club and was an integral part of their title-winning campaign under Xabi Alonso last season.
On Real Madrid's radar. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)
Hincapie has a contract with the Bundesliga giants until 2029, having signed a renewal in December last year.
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But the Ecuadorian international continues to attract interest from top clubs across Europe. Real Madrid are among the South American star's admirers while in the Premier League, Liverpool are also said to be interested.
The fact that Xabi Alonso is being touted as the potential replacement for Carlo Ancelotti at the Santiago Bernabeu might give more credence to the links, especially with reports emerging that the Italian is now reconsidering his future at the club.
However, as mentioned above, Huijsen remains the main target for Real Madrid if they do decide to sign a new centre-back some summer.
*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.
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