In a significant move for the club's long-term future, Arsenal have officially confirmed an agreement to sign Ecuadorian teenage sensations Edwin and Holger Quintero. The 16-year-old twins, currently with Independiente del Valle, will join the North London club in August 2027 upon turning 18 years old.
Gunners Beat Competition for South American Prodigies
The double deal, first revealed by Daily Mail Sport, sees Arsenal intensify their successful scouting mission in South America. The Quintero brothers, who have already travelled to London to complete initial formalities, are regarded as two of the continent's most promising young players. Arsenal's statement praised their "consistent and impressive performances" at both club and international youth level, with both having been called up for the Ecuador Under-17 national team.
Profiles of the Promising Twins
Edwin Quintero is a left-footed, rapid and skilful dribbler who operates as a right winger. His direct style and catalogue of tricks have even drawn early comparisons to a young Neymar. Holger Quintero, meanwhile, is a right-footed attacking midfielder, technically gifted with a progressive vision to link play and the ability to beat opponents with quick feet. The pair have progressed through the age groups together and have been closely monitored by Arsenal scouts for the past 12 months.
Independiente del Valle: Ecuador's Talent Production Line
This transfer further highlights the remarkable reputation of Independiente del Valle as a prime source of elite talent for European clubs. The Quito-based academy, which gathers young players from across Ecuador, has already produced Arsenal's own Piero Hincapié and Chelsea stars Moisés Caicedo and Kendry Páez. Premier League and Bundesliga scouts are now regular observers at their youth matches. The club also confirmed they will work closely with Independiente on the twins' development and welfare until their 2027 arrival.
This trend of securing future stars was further evidenced last month when Chelsea confirmed a deal for another 16-year-old Independiente defender, Deinner Ordóñez, set to join in 2028. For Arsenal, securing the Quintero twins represents a major coup as they build on their excellent start to the season and strengthen their pipeline of world-class talent for years to come.
