Piero Hincapie spent last season on loan at Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen

Real Madrid have contacted Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie's representatives as the Spanish club targets the Ecuadorian centre-back ahead of next season.

The Ecuador international has signed a contract up until 2031.

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Piero Hincapie spent last season on loan at Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen

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“Nos complace haber activado la opción para hacer permanente el traspaso de Piero Hincapié a nuestro equipo a partir del 1 de julio”, señaló el club.

The Gunners face a new kind of pressure next season as defending Premier League champions.

Arsenal confirm permanent signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £35m after his impressive loan spell. Read more here.

Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen...

Media reports say Arsenal paid $45.5 million plus add-ons to sign the 24-year-old Ecuador international on a five-year deal