Arsenal have secured the signing of Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long mortgage with an obligation to purchase. Softfootball understands that the deal is price €52 million in complete, together with a ten% sell-on clause.
Hincapié, 23, has agreed private phrases on a five-year contract ought to the transfer change into everlasting subsequent summer time. He’ll endure his medical in London this weekend earlier than becoming a member of Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Arsenal was very eager on his signing because the left-sided centre-back, who also can cowl at full-back, has made 46 senior appearances for Ecuador and arrives so as to add depth and competitors to Arsenal’s defence. His arrival clears the best way for Jakub Kiwior to finish a change to Porto on a loan-to-buy deal valued at €25m, rising to €27m.
Switch specialist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on his official X account, stating:
“Arsenal verify Piero Hincapié deal performed and sealed from Bayer Leverkusen. New centre-back for Arteta.”
Arsenal additionally launched an announcement video on their official X account, describing Hincapié because the “ultimate piece of the puzzle.”
Watch the video under:
The Ecuadorian had prolonged his contract with Leverkusen in December 2024 however expressed a powerful want to depart this summer time. His transfer to London not solely strengthens Arteta’s defensive choices but additionally units up Kiwior’s departure to Portugal.
If Hincapié passes his medical as anticipated, he’ll change into Arsenal’s newest defensive reinforcement forward of the brand new marketing campaign.
