Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. The defender will arrive for approximately €40million (£34.5million) plus add-ons and has signed a deal until 2031.

What happened?

The Gunners signed the Ecuador international on loan from Bayer Leverkusen last season. The Polish international Jakub Kiwior’s deal included an option to make the move permanent this summer for €17million (£14.7million) plus €5million (£4.3million) in add-ons.

Why it matters for Arsenal

This transfer is a significant boost to Arsenal's defense, especially considering their current league standing: 1st in Premier League, 85 pts, 26W-7D-5L from 38 games, recent form WWWWW. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st | | Points | 85 | | Recent form | WWWWW |

What comes next?

The Gunners will be looking to build on their strong season, with a 7-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint Germain on 2026-05-30. With this new signing, Arsenal fans will be eager to see how the team performs in the upcoming season. As of the current season, Arsenal have scored 71 goals and conceded 27, with a goal difference of +44. Their recent form has been impressive, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, and they remain unbeaten in their last 5 matches.