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🚨🚨 BREAKING: Celtic and Rangers in Transfer Battle for Piero Hincapié — Deal Expected to Be Sealed by 30th
Scottish football’s fiercest rivalry has spilled into the transfer market once again as Celtic FC and Rangers are locked in a heated race to sign Ecuadorian international Piero Hincapié.
The 22-year-old centre-back, currently playing for Bayer Leverkusen, has emerged as one of the most promising defensive talents in Europe. His pace, strength, and ball-playing ability have made him a hot commodity, with several clubs across Europe tracking his situation.
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⚽ The Old Firm Battle
Both Celtic and Rangers are desperate to strengthen their backline ahead of the new campaign, and insiders report that Hincapié has been identified as the priority target for both Glasgow giants.
Negotiations have intensified over the past week, and sources suggest a final decision is expected by the 30th of this month, making this one of the most high-stakes transfer showdowns in recent Old Firm history.
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🏟 Why Hincapié?
Youth and Experience: At just 22, he already boasts Champions League and Bundesliga experience.
International Pedigree: A regular starter for Ecuador’s national team, featuring in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Style of Play: Quick, aggressive, and confident on the ball — the type of modern centre-back both Celtic and Rangers crave.
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🗣 What’s Being Said
Celtic insiders believe signing Hincapié would help shore up their defense for their Champions League campaign.
Rangers supporters see him as the missing piece to strengthen their backline and mount a serious title charge.
The competition is so fierce that one source described it as “a transfer tug-of-war unlike anything we’ve seen in Scotland for years.”
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🔮 What Happens Next?
With the deadline looming, both clubs are expected to step up their efforts in the coming days. Whichever side wins the race for Hincapié will not only land a top-level defender but also score a major psychological victory over their fiercest rivals.
For now, all eyes are on the 30th — the day this dramatic saga is expected to reach its conclusion.
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