Breaking news in the football world! Arsenal has reached an agreement to sign Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente del Valle when they turn 18 in August 2027.
The young talents, aged 16, are in London this week, where they are expected to complete the necessary procedures, including the signing of their contracts, before an official announcement.
Although the transfer fee has not yet been revealed, this operation reinforces Arsenal’s strategy of recruiting the future stars of football.Independiente del Valle, known for its prolific youth academy, has been the breeding ground for Ecuadorian figures like Moisés Caicedo and Piero Hincapié.
The signing of the Quintero twins represents a great achievement for Arsenal, who overcame competition from other major European clubs. Edwin Quintero, a fast right winger, has been compared to a young Neymar, while Holger plays as an attacking midfielder.
This agreement is seen as a great success for the club’s academy recruitment team. A key factor was the clear path to the first team, evidenced by the recent progress of Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, and Max Dowman.
Dowman, who turned 16 in December, signed a scholarship contract with the club in October and has already made his debut in both the Premier League and the Champions League this season.
His appearance as a substitute against Slavia Prague last month made him the youngest player in Champions League history.
