AGN Football confirms Quintero twins will join Arsenal in 2027
AGN Football has announced that highly rated twins Edwin and Holger Quintero will join Arsenal in 2027, once they turn 18 and are eligible to complete their move to Europe.
In their official Instagram statement, the agency wrote:
“We’re delighted to announce that the Quintero Twins, Edwin and Holger, will transfer to Arsenal in 2027, when they become 18.
We would like to thank all @arsenal staff for making this happen, in special, Andrea Berta, Nat Meyers, Mark Curtis, Jonathan Vidalle, and Paulinho Xavier.
We also would like to thank @independientedelvalle for another great cooperation, especially, Michel Deller, Santiago Morales, Roberto Arroyo, and Martin Paez.”
The announcement confirms a long-term pathway that will see the Ecuadorian prospects continue their development in South America before making the step to North London.
Who are Edwin and Holger Quintero?
The Quintero twins belong to the new generation emerging from Independiente del Valle, a club that has become synonymous with smart scouting and elite player development in Ecuador. For example, Moises Caicedo and Kendry Paez played for the same team before their move to Europe.
Public data on their careers is still limited because of their age, but the nature of the deal already tells a story. Arsenal do not commit to sign players years in advance unless internal scouting reports, live viewings and video analysis all point in one direction – high potential.
Growing up inside Independiente del Valle’s structure means the brothers are being schooled in modern, possession-based football with strong emphasis on game intelligence and tactical versatility. That style aligns well with the demands of European football and should ease their transition when the time comes. Until 2027, the focus for both will be on building physical robustness, accumulating competitive minutes and refining decision-making in real match environments.
The fact that the move is already agreed gives the twins a rare level of clarity at a young age. They can concentrate on improving every week in Ecuador, knowing that a Premier League opportunity awaits if they keep progressing.
AGN Football – the agency behind the deal
AGN Football was founded by Matheus Assaf and Augusto Nogueira, and is the agency representing Edwin and Holger Quintero and the architect of this long-term move to Arsenal. Their announcement did more than confirm the transfer – it revealed how they operate.
By thanking a wide group of staff on both sides, AGN Football signalled that this was not a quick, opportunistic deal, but a structured project built on long-standing relationships. The agency talked about its appreciation for Arsenal’s staff and described its work with Independiente del Valle as “another great cooperation.” That wording suggests they are building a sustained bridge between a leading South American academy and elite European clubs.
Structuring a transfer that only comes into effect in 2027 shows how AGN Football views career planning. Rather than rushing a move to Europe at the first opportunity, the agency has secured a future destination while protecting the players’ development rhythm in Ecuador. It is a model based on alignment – club, academy, family and agency working towards a clear, shared timeline.
Why this fits Arsenal’s South American strategy
Over recent years, Arsenal have increasingly committed to a recruitment strategy built around younger profiles with high upside, supported by strong analytics and layered development plans. This does not just mean signing players in their early twenties – it also means moving earlier for teenagers who can be integrated into the system over several years.
Agreeing a 2027 move for the Quintero twins fits perfectly into that approach. Arsenal can track the brothers in detail over multiple seasons, giving themselves time to evaluate performance, mentality and growth without transfer pressure. When the twins eventually arrive in London, the club will already have a deep understanding of their strengths, weaknesses and ideal next steps, whether that is integration into the under-21s, a carefully chosen loan or a gradual path toward the first team.
The deal also strengthens Arsenal’s footprint in South America. Each successful collaboration with a club like Independiente del Valle makes future scouting, negotiations and pipeline building easier.
Independiente del Valle – a modern talent factory
The role of Independiente del Valle is central to this story. The Ecuadorian club has built a reputation as one of the most sophisticated talent factories in South America, with Moises Caicedo and Kendry Paez coming through their rank, investing heavily in academy infrastructure, coaching education and data-driven development.
For the Quintero brothers, remaining at Independiente del Valle in the short term is not a consolation prize – it is an ideal launchpad. They will be tested in a competitive environment, coached within a clear playing philosophy and exposed to continental competition earlier than many peers elsewhere. By the time 2027 arrives, they should have a foundation of senior football experience rather than arriving in Europe straight from youth levels.
From the club’s perspective, this agreement reinforces their status as a trusted partner for major European sides. It sends a powerful message to young players and their families in Ecuador: you can develop at home, in a familiar setting, and still reach the very top with the right structure around you.
The bigger picture
The announcement that the Quintero twins will join Arsenal in 2027 is about much more than one future move. It is a snapshot of how modern football now works – with long-term planning, cross-continental cooperation and specialised agencies connecting emerging academies to global superclubs.
For fans, the names Edwin and Holger Quintero may still be unfamiliar today. By the time they pull on an Arsenal shirt, they will have lived several years of pressure, expectation and preparation for this opportunity. How that story unfolds will depend on their talent, mentality and a little bit of luck, but one thing is clear already – the framework around them has been carefully built so that, when 2027 arrives, they are ready to step into the spotlight.
