Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArsenal have completed the permanent signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5 million. The 24-year-old Ecuadorian international initially joined the Gunners on loan last summer and was a crucial figure in their title-winning campaign, making 39 appearances. His new contract commits him to the club until 2031, marking him as Arsenal's first summer acquisition. Hincapie is currently representing Ecuador at the World Cup, where his team needs a win against Germany to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stages. After the tournament, he is expected to try to cement his role as Arsenal's starting left-back under Mikel Arteta, having started the Champions League final last season. In fullArsenal sign Piero Hincapie in £34.5m permanent deal after successful loan spellMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Piero Hincapie completes permanent Arsenal transfer
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArsenal have completed the permanent signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5 million. The 24-year-old Ecuadorian international initially joined the Gunners on loan last summer and was a crucial figure in their title-winning campaign, making 39 appearances. His new contract commits him to the club until 2031, marking him as Arsenal's first summer acquisition. Hincapie is currently representing Ecuador at the World Cup, where his team needs a win against Germany to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stages. After the tournament, he is expected to try to cement his role as Arsenal's starting left-back under Mikel Arteta, having started the Champions League final last season. In fullArsenal sign Piero Hincapie in £34.5m permanent deal after successful loan spellMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
