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Arsenal Win Transfer Race to Sign Teens From Club that Produced Piero Hincapie
The 16-year-old twins will join Arsenal in 2027, highlighting the club’s commitment to youth development with several recent academy breakthroughs.
- Recently, Arsenal have agreed in principle to sign Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente Del Valle when they turn 18 in August 2027, with the 16-year-olds in London this week to complete formalities.
- Sources say Arsenal tracked Edwin and Holger Quintero for well over a year, identifying a clear pathway to the first team from Myles Lewis‑Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman.
- Scouts describe Edwin Quintero as a pacy right winger likened to a young Neymar and Holger Quintero as an attacking midfielder, while Arsenal beat off interest from top European clubs as Chelsea signed Independiente Del Valle teenagers Kendry Pérez and Deinner Ordonez.
- While finances are not public, the signing reinforces Arsenal's drive to recruit top youth talent and follows confirmation that Victor Ozhianvuna will join from Shamrock Rovers in January 2027.
- Independiente Del Valle has become known as a talent hotbed, producing Moisés Caicedo and Piero Hincapié, while Arsenal fast-tracks teenagers like Max Dowman, who debuted last month.
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The Arsenal of England completed the signing of twins Edwin and Holger Quinteros, two of the most promising talents to emerge in Independent Valley.
Club sources back up Arsenal medical and agreed Gunners deal
Arsenal continue to build their long-term pipeline with further details emerging in Ecuador about the arrival of Edwin and Holger Quinteros. The latest information comes from El Diário, who report club sources have backed earlier claims up. The 16-year-old twins have already travelled to London for medical tests after Independiente del Valle agreed their transfers. The club sold both players outright, and the paperwork is already in place for …
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