Arsenal get their man! Gunners confirm loan-to-buy signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen

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Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Gunners have confirmed Hincapie has moved to the Emirates Stadium on a season-long loan, while Leverkusen have announced the deal also contains an obligation to buy the Ecuador international next summer. The buy clause is believed to be worth £45 million (€52m/$61m), according to The Athletic.

You'll be missed here, Piero! 🙏Piero Hincapie has joined Arsenal on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. Best of luck in the Prem, you've got this! 🇪🇨👊 pic.twitter.com/nA7qWRWYBs

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Hincapie has become Arsenal's eighth summer signing in what has been a busy summer window for the club. Mikel Arteta's side have also brought in Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga for 2025-26 season.

WHAT DID ARTETA SAY

Speaking to Arsenal's official club website, Arteta said of Hincapie's arrival: "We are so pleased to welcome Piero Hincapie to the club.

“Piero has a real physical presence, with his versatility and tactical flexibility giving us strong added defensive options. He is a big character, with a very good combination of both youth and maturity. He will make our squad stronger and more competitive as we continue into this season. We welcome Piero and his family to Arsenal.”

DID YOU KNOW?

Hincapie's move to Arsenal sees him become the latest star to leave Leverkusen this summer. Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Granit Xhaka and Amine Adli have also departed the Bundesliga club, while Xabi Alonso left to become Real Madrid manager. Leverkusen replaced the Spaniard with Erik ten Hag but they announced earlier on transfer deadline day that they had sacked the former Manchester United boss after just three games in charge.

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WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND LEVERKUSEN?

Hincapie could make his Premier League debut when Arsenal face Nottingham Forest at the Emirates on September 13. Meanwhile Leverkusen will play host to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on September 12.