Arsenal make Hincapie loan permanent in £35m deal
Arsenal have confirmed the permanent signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen.
The Gunners activated the purchase option included in last summer’s loan deal, securing the Ecuador defender long-term. It becomes their first signing from the window.
The deal is now concluded in principle. Hincapie will officially join the group on July 1, the time chosen to register the transfer to the new financial year.
The fee is worth around £34.5 million plus add-ons, with the 24-year-old signing a five-year contract until 2031.
Arsenal make Hincapie loan permanent in £35m deal
His loan spell more than justified this decision. Hincapie made 39 appearances in all competitions as Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for the league title.
He started 20 league matches for a defense which conceded just 27 goals, the fewest in the division.
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His versatility has proven invaluable for Mikel Arteta. A natural central defender, Hincapie spent much of the campaign at left back.
Of his 2,763 minutes, 68% were played in this role and 32% in the middle, highlighting his adaptability.
The Emirates faithful quickly adopted it. He won the club’s Player of the Month award in February and April, the period when the title race reached its peak. His only goal came in a draw against Wolves.
He comes with a real pedigree. Hincapie has made 166 appearances for Leverkusen, helping Xabi Alonso’s side to an unbeaten domestic double in 2023-24.
He also started the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in his first season at Arsenal.
This signing kicks off what promises to be a busy summer. Arsenal remain keen on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, and are in talks for Leicester teenager Jeremy Monga.
Hincapie, meanwhile, is currently playing in the World Cup with Ecuador and will have time off before joining the pre-season.
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