Chelsea Eye €50m Move for Piero Hincapie
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a €50 million bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Ecuadorian centre-back Piero Hincapie following Levi Colwill’s season-ending ACL injury.
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a €50 million bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Ecuadorian centre-back Piero Hincapie following Levi Colwill’s season-ending ACL injury. Despite earlier signals of relying on current options, the Blues remain linked with several defenders, including Ronald Araujo and Ibrahima Konate, as Bayer faces losing another key player after Frimpong and Wirtz’s departures.
When the news broke of Levi Colwill’s ACL injury, which could sideline him for the entire season, Chelsea’s centre-back situation quickly became a major talking point ahead of the new campaign. The Blues have enjoyed recent success, finishing fourth in the league and winning both the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup, fueling hopes of a title challenge. However, Colwill’s absence has raised concerns about defensive depth.
Manager Enzo Maresca initially hinted at the possibility of signing a replacement, though some reports suggested the club might rely on existing options, including the promising Josh Acheampong. Despite this, transfer speculation remains strong, with Chelsea now reportedly preparing a €50 million offer for Bayer Leverkusen’s Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie, widely regarded as one of the most talented young centre-backs in world football.
Bayer Leverkusen, however, may be reluctant to lose another key player after Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz already departed for Liverpool this summer. Chelsea have also been linked with €50 million moves for Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo and Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate, suggesting they are exploring multiple high-profile defensive targets. Whether the Hincapie pursuit advances could determine how Chelsea reinforce their backline for the 2025/26 season.
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