"Independiente, an Ecuadorian Serie A side, is considered a hotbed of Ecuadorian talent having produced Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo and Piero Hincapié, who joined Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen in September on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent. Chelsea have also agreed deals to sign teenagers Kendry Páez and Deinner Ordonez from Independiente but Arsenal beat off competition from a host of top clubs across Europe to land the Quintero twins."
"Sources have told ESPN that the Gunners have been tracking the pair for well over a year. Edwin Quintero is a pacy right winger who has reportedly drawn comparisons with a young Neymar while Holger is viewed as an attacking midfielder. The deal is viewed as something of a coup of for the club's academy recruitment team and sources say a key factor was the clear pathway to the first team identified by the recent progress of Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri."
Arsenal signed 16-year-old Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente Del Valle in a transfer that becomes official when they turn 18 in August 2027. The pair travelled to London to complete the move and the fee remains unclear. The signing continues Arsenal's drive to recruit top youth talent, following confirmation that Victor Ozhianvuna will join in January 2027. Independiente has produced players such as Moisés Caicedo and Piero Hincapié. Arsenal reportedly beat interest from other major European clubs, tracked the twins for over a year, and identified a clear pathway to the first team through recent youth progress.
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