Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero were at the Emirates to watch Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final triumph over Atletico Madrid
Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero were at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening to take in Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid.
The teenagers, who will officially join the Gunners in August 2027 once they turn 18, were pictured in the stands soaking up the atmosphere as they prepare to embark on a new chapter in England.
They were joined by their father and representatives Carlos Andres Teran and Matheus Assaf of AGN Football, who brokered the double deal worth up to £9million, with sporting director Andrea Berta, and sat behind the home dugout.
football.london understands that the 16-year-old brothers will stay with Arsenal until May 13, when they will head back to South America to return to their current club, Independiente del Valle.
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To aid their transition, the wonderkids have come over to the capital to partake in some training and get a taste for the club they signed for back in early December.
They are set to train with the club’s youth team and are also expected to participate in some first-team sessions before returning to Ecuador next week.
Arsenal signed the highly-rated attackers because they firmly believe they have the credentials and potential to succeed at senior level in N5.
The Champions League finalists remain in frequent contact with Independiente del Valle and have crafted a detailed development plan and pathway to ensure their integration is seamless.
Both recently impressed for Ecuador at the U-17 South American Championship as La Tri finished in third place.
Edwin Quintero is a nimble and skilful attacker, who likes to cut inside onto his left foot from the right flank. He has already drawn comparisons to Chelsea winger Estevao due to his similarly explosive playing style.
Meanwhile, Holger is a creative, attacking midfielder who has also been lauded for his ability to strike the ball with both feet.
Independiente del Valle’s academy is widely recognised as one of the most prestigious talent hotbeds within South American football circles, having also produced the likes of Moises Caicedo, Willian Pacho and Joel Ordonez in recent years.
Arsenal are also set to welcome Republic of Ireland youth starlet Victor Ozhianvuna to the club in January when he’ll arrive from Shamrock Rovers.
The 17-year-old attacker penned a pre-agreement with the Gunners in October, worth in the region of £1.75m. The agreement also includes performance-related add-ons plus a sell-on clause.
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