Arsenal Seal Major Transfer for Ecuadorian Defender
Arsenal have completed the transfer for Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen after agreeing to a deal of €52 million plus a sell-on clause. The defender will undergo his medical ahead of a highly anticipated official announcement.
Arsenal has completed the signing of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth €52 million plus a sell-on clause, with the Ecuadorian defender set to undergo his medical ahead of an official announcement.
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This move has added to the strong squad Arsenal is investing in their backline ahead of the new English Premier League season.
Who Is Piero Hincapié?
Piero Martín Hincapié Reyna, born on 9 January 2002, is an Ecuadorian international who can play as a center-back or left-back.
He began his European football career in 2021 when he joined Bayer Leverkusen; he made an early impression after making his debut against Ferencváros in the Europa League. He got his first goal for the club against Celtic as they secured a 4-0 victory.
Piero became an important player in the Bayer Leverkusen league title-winning season as he helped the club by flourishing in the Xabi Alonso system.
What Hincapié Brings to Arsenal
With his ability to operate both centrally and on the left side of defense, Hincapié offers Mikel Arteta tactical flexibility.
The Ecuadorian is known for his strong tackling, intelligent positioning, and progressive passing, qualities that fit perfectly into Arsenal’s style of play.
His arrival strengthens Arsenal’s defensive depth alongside the likes of William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Jurrien Timber.
Key Facts & Stats: Piero Hincapié
- Full Name: Piero Martín Hincapié Reyna
- Date of Birth: 9 January 2002
- Age: 23
- Nationality: Ecuadorian
- Position: Centre-back / Left-back
- Previous Club: Bayer Leverkusen (2021–2025)
- Major Achievement: Part of Leverkusen squad that won first-ever Bundesliga title (2023–24)
- Transfer Fee: €52m + sell-on clause
- Current Club: Arsenal (2025– )
🚨 BREAKING: Piero Hincapié to Arsenal, here we go! Deal in place with Bayer04 after agreement done with the player.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2025
New defender joins #AFC on fee worth €52m plus sell-on clause with medical set to follow next, as @David_Ornstein reports.
One more top addition for Arsenal. 🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/Gg3mVdrKJx
SOURCE: Xtratsports.com
