Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of 52 million euros, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. The Ecuador international joins the Gunners ahead of the new season after an impressive spell in the Bundesliga, giving Mikel Arteta a dynamic option at left back.
The 23-year-old provides Arsenal with genuine quality and depth as they prepare to compete on multiple fronts next season. The deal was concluded swiftly once the two clubs agreed on the fee, with Hincapie keen to take on the challenge of the Premier League.