Arsenal sign Piero Hincapie on permanent deal after one year loan

June 25, 2026
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Arsenal have confirmed they have activated an option to sign Piero Hincapié on a permanent deal.

The Ecuadorian defender had been on from Bayer Leverkusen, but now will remain at the Premier League side from July 1.

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