"The report says that Bayern's Campus chief Jochen Sauer is said to be driving the deal himself, which already signals how seriously Bayern view the youngster. According to the report, Bayern's plan is straightforward and smart: bring Olaya in, integrate him into the club's system, and then send him out on loan this coming summer. Grasshopper Club Zürich appear to be the frontrunners to take him in, an ideal stepping stone for a young defender adjusting to European football."
"Inside Säbener Straße, some staff are even likening Olaya to a young Piero Hincapié. Now, Piero may only be a few years older than Olaya, but a €50 million deal to Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen speaks volumes in itself. For a club critiqued for not signing enough future defensive pillars, this move, if finalised, could quietly become one of those "remember when they spotted him early" stories."
Decisive progress is expected before the end of December in negotiations between FC Bayern and Ecuadorian side SD Aucas for 17-year-old centre-back Virgilio Olaya. Bayern's Campus chief Jochen Sauer is leading the deal, signaling strong club interest. The plan is to sign Olaya, integrate him into Bayern's system, and then loan him out in the summer. Grasshopper Club Zürich are frontrunners to receive him, providing a stepping stone into European football. Some staff at Säbener Straße liken Olaya to a young Piero Hincapié, noting Piero's later €50 million move to Arsenal. The signing could address criticism about not identifying future defensive pillars.
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