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Piero Hincapie, currently with Arsenal, stated he doesn't follow social media while addressing speculation about a potential move to Atletico Madrid last summer. He is now focused on enjoying his time at Arsenal, where he has secured regular playing time.
âI donât look at social mediaâ Arsenal star reacts to how he deals with his future
Piero Hincapie has responded to questions regarding a proposed move to Atletico Madrid last summer before he eventually joined Arsenal, where he is now enjoying regular game time. The defenderâs comments come at an intriguing moment, given the clubs are set to meet in Europe.
The Bayer Leverkusen player had been linked with several teams before agreeing to a loan move to Arsenal at the beginning of this season. His arrival added depth and quality to Mikel Artetaâs squad during a demanding campaign.
At the Emirates, Hincapie has received valuable minutes and appears to be enjoying his spell in London. Regular involvement has helped him settle quickly, while his versatility has made him a useful option across the defensive line.
He is now preparing to face one of the clubs he could have joined in the summer, with Arsenal meeting Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final. That tie adds extra interest to his recent remarks about transfer interest from Spain.
Atletico reportedly attempted to beat Arsenal to his signature, but once the defender learned of Arsenalâs interest, he is said to have strongly favoured a move to North London. The chance to join one of Europeâs leading clubs clearly proved attractive.
As quoted by , Hincapie said: âI donât look at social media much. I talk to my agent.
Piero Hincapie mentioned that he doesn't look at social media.
Before joining Arsenal, Piero Hincapie was linked with a move to Atletico Madrid.
Piero Hincapie is enjoying regular game time at Arsenal and has added depth to the squad.
Hincapie's loan move to Arsenal has provided additional depth and quality during a demanding campaign.
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âAt the time of the talks, I donât know if there was a truly concrete offer, but itâs also wonderful that so many important clubs want you on their roster. Thank God I chose this great club, with a great coach.â
The move has so far appeared beneficial for both player and club. Arsenal have gained a defender capable of contributing in major matches, while Hincapie has secured regular opportunities at a side competing for major honours.
Arsenal are considered among the strongest clubs in Europe, and they still have the chance to win both the league title and the Champions League this season. That prospect may further reinforce Hincapieâs belief that he made the correct decision.
Now, attention turns to the semi-final itself, where he will have the opportunity to help Arsenal overcome Atletico and continue their pursuit of European glory.
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