Arsenal have agreed a loan deal for 23-year-old Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen with an option to buy for around €52 million and a potential five-year contract if made permanent. Hincapie will travel to Arsenal for a medical this weekend. The Ecuador international has performed well in the Bundesliga and is considered capable of adapting to the Premier League. He can play centrally and as a full back, contributes defensively and with strong ball control and distribution, and could strengthen Arsenal's buildup and defensive solidity while developing further under club coaching. Arsenal face pressure to convert signings into trophies.
Arsenal have now agreed on a deal to sign Piero Hincapie from German club Bayer Leverkusen. They are set to sign the 23-year-old defender on loan for this season with an option to buy him permanently for a fee of around 52 million, according to David Ornstein from The Athletic. The player will sign a five-year contract with the Gunners if the move becomes permanent next summer. Hincapie will now travel to Arsenal for his medical this weekend.
The Ecuador International has done quite well in the Bundesliga, and he has the qualities to thrive in the Premier League as well. He will look to establish himself as a key player for Arsenal. He is versatile enough to operate as a central defender as well as a full back. He will help Arsenal improve at both ends of the pitch. Apart from his defensive qualities, he is excellent with the ball at his feet.
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