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Arsenal Permanently Sign Hincapie After Season on Loan From Leverkusen
Arsenal paid around £35 million to keep the Ecuador defender after 39 appearances and a title-winning season, with a contract understood to run until 2031.
- On Thursday, Arsenal confirmed the permanent signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, activating a clause to secure his long-term future at the Emirates Stadium.
- The 24-year Ecuadorian international initially joined the Gunners on loan last summer, proving pivotal during the club's Premier League-winning campaign with 39 appearances across all competitions.
- Arsenal paid around £35 million for the versatile defender, who committed to the club until 2031, marking the team's first summer acquisition following last year's expenditure of over £250 million.
- Currently representing Ecuador at the World Cup, Hincapie will turn his focus back to cementing his starting role under manager Mikel Arteta following the tournament.
- Despite competition from Riccardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly, Hincapie ended his maiden campaign in English football as the first-choice left-back, starting crucial matches against Manchester City and Burnley.
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Arsenal confirm permanent signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £35m after his impressive loan spell. Read more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-complete-permanent-signing-of-hincapie-from-leverkusen/
After a one-year loan, the departure is finally fixed: Piero Hincapie changes from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to Arsenal FC for a lot of money.
After a season spent on loan with the Gunners, Hincapié will continue his adventure in London as the club has lifted its purchase option.
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