of the armory Piero Hincapie is pleased that a number of clubs wanted to secure his services, but he is content where he is.

Last September, he joined the Premier League team from Bayer Leverkusen on loan with a conditional obligation to buy.

The defender suffered an injury late that month, delaying his Arsenal debut until October.

At the Emirates, Mikel Arteta has used him in his preferred roles as centre-back and left-back.

The Ecuador international has played 2,413 minutes in 34 matches, scoring one goal and two assists.

His Premier League statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 23
• Start: 19
• Total minutes: 1,684
• Minutes per game: 73
• Interceptions per game: 1.0
• Tackles per game: 2.0
• Balls recovered per game: 2.6
• Clearances per game: 3.7
• Blocked shots per game: 0.4
• Duels won per game: 4.3

happy with the support at arsenal

Piero Hincapie is likely to be in contention to start for Arsenal in their Champions League semi-final clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

The first leg will take place in the Spanish capital and before this tie, there will be Tuesday’s edition As has published an interview with the 24-year-old.

AS explains that ahead of his move to Arsenal, the La Liga giants had shown interest.

When asked if he was aware of transfer links, the player is happy to choose Mikel Arteta’s side.

“I don’t look at social media much. I talk to my agent,” He said.

“At the time of the negotiations, I don’t know if there was really a concrete offer or not, but it’s also amazing that so many important clubs want you on their roster. Thank God I chose this great club with a great coach.”

On Monday, the defender’s Arsenal teammates, Cristian Mosquera, revealed Interest from Madrid club before joining the Gunners last summer.

On his adaptation to the North London club, Hincapie explained: “The truth is that everything went very well from the beginning. They helped me adapt quickly. In the beginning, it is always a new challenge, with new players, new staff, and I think I have adapted in the best way. I want to continue to prove myself.”

Odegaard’s absence due to injuries

Mikel Arteta may select Martin Edgard for the first leg against Atletico, as the Norway international has struggled with repeated injuries this season.

AS asked the Ecuadorian how Edgard’s presence and absence affects Arsenal.

“The truth is that he is a player with exceptional qualities. Obviously, he gives us a lot in attack.” He added.

“But we have a very big team, so any player who plays in his position can do it very well. With different qualities but still helping us. I don’t think it affects us at all, but we miss a player with those qualities on the pitch.”

AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott says he turned down Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Celtic for Tottenham Hotspur.

football international have published a detailed interview with the striker, who talks about previous interest from Everton, Wolves and Celtic.

The Republic of Ireland international joined Tottenham’s academy from Belvedere in 2017. He spent seven years at the north London club and left the Eredivisie side in July 2024. Later that year, Parrott admitted that he is not disappointed Over the Spurs exit.

Everton, Wolves and Celtic were keen

Before his move to Spurs, the Toffees, Wolves and Celtic Park side all wanted to sign him.

VI explains that the 24-year-old started boxing at the age of seven while he also played Gaelic football at an early age.

The Dutch magazine was curious as to when the former Tottenham man decided to choose football.

Responding to that he said: “It was very quick. In my first season, I played in central midfield at Stella Maris, a local club. Soon after, I moved to a slightly bigger club, Belvedere FC, and I became a striker there. Less running, more scoring: I liked it immediately.”

His development at the Irish club attracted the attention of Tottenham, Everton, Wolves and Celtic. Apart from these clubs, the frontman also had trials at Manchester City and Aston Villa and may have been rejected by both of these clubs.

Why Tottenham over Everton, Wolves and Celtic

The current AZ Alkmaar star had to choose between North London, Everton, Wolves and Celtic. He explains what motivated him to choose Spurs over the other three clubs.

“And I turned out to be good at it. From a young age I was asked by foreign clubs to do internships. I played for Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Celtic.” The parrot explained.

“A few clubs rejected me, but in the end, I had to choose between Spurs, Everton, Wolves and Celtic. Tottenham gave me the best feeling. I felt incredibly welcome there, which is especially important at a young age.”

Parrott played only four matches for Spurs, who sent him on loan to a few clubs before selling him to AZ Alkmaar. He has so far scored 43 goals and provided 11 assists in 73 matches for the Eredivisie team.