Sky Sports confirms Liverpool’s interest in versatile defender hailed by Xabi Alonso
Liverpool is actively looking for defensive reinforcements before the summer transfer window, with Pierou Henkabi’s appearance from Bayer Leverkusen as a major goal.
As the contract is placed in Virgil Van Dijk without a solution and the uncertainty surrounding the future of Abrahama Contei, Reds prepare for potential defensive changes.
Several central back was linked to the move to Anfield, including a Spanish Prosput in Bournemouth, Brigadier Huksan, who was recently confirmed by his imminent departure by his colleague Justin Clevent.
However, one name continues to appear is Hincapie, a long -term goal for Liverpool. According to what the club stated last summer and remains interested in securing its services.
According to a report issued by Sky Germany Florian Plettenberg and Theresa Otten, Liverpool is interested in the Ecuadorian state, which suffers from a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2029.
The competition for his fierce signature, as the Spanish Real Madrid giants showed strong interest.
Its value is estimated at about 50 million euros, and the 23 -year -old is one of the most promising defenders in Europe.
What Xabi Alonso said about Liverpool Target Hinkapie
The Henkabi’s trip to the top was great. He started his career in Ecuador, as he presented through local academies before joining Independiente del Valle in 2016.
After obtaining the penetration of the first team in 2019, he drew the attention of the Argentine club Talles, which he signed in 2020.
His ascension continued when he moved to Europe after only one year, where he joined Bayer Leverkusen in August 2021. Henakby quickly affected his first goal in a European League match against Celtic and found himself as a major figure in the team.
His contributions were pivotal in the victory of the historic Leverkusen title in the victory in the 2023-24 season, which increased the consolidation of his reputation as a first-class defender.
This season, he maintained his consistency, as he appeared in 37 games in all competitions with three goals and assistants.
Leverkusen Xabi Alonso has publicly praised HINCAPIE, describing him as a “very modern defender” capable of playing in multiple locations.
He said (as it quoted from Express):
“I think he is a very modern defender, he can play in different situations. We served as a whole in modern games, but he was also the left back when we played with three.
“He is aggressive, takes better decisions when he has a ball, supports himself more to play Qatari passes and gets behind him. He motivates me to have a player with his potential and desire because he helps you and helps him. He is a great player.”
Creative to play both for the center and left back, HINCAPIé will provide the diversity that Liverpool is looking for. Its mixture of aggressive awareness of defense and tactical makes it an ideal occasion for the ARNE SLOT system.
If Liverpool is able to formulate the competition from Madrid, Hincapié may be a decisive step in reshaping their defensive future.
2025-04-01 21:42:00
