Arsenal sign Piero Hincapié on permanent deal

By Adegboyega Adeleye
Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen after activating an option in his loan agreement.
The 24-year-old centre-back spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Arsenal, playing a key role as Mikel Arteta’s side clinched the Premier League title.
Hincapie made 39 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners and started 20 league matches as Arsenal finished the campaign with one of the division’s strongest defensive records, conceding just 27 goals.
The Ecuador international also featured in Arsenal’s starting line-up in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germai...