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Arsenal has closed the signing of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen in an operation that definitively strengthens its defensive line, the best in the world, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

The 23-year-old Ecuadorian international arrives on loan for a season, with an obligatory purchase option for 52 million euros and a 10% resale clause.

With this addition, Mikel Arteta will have at his disposal a defense of enormous level, made up of players like William Saliba, Ben White, Jurriën Timber, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, and the young Myles Lewis-Skelly.

🚨 BREAKING: Piero Hincapié to Arsenal, here we go! Deal in place with Bayer04 after agreement done with the player.

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

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2025

Piero Hincapié, a top signing for Arsenal

The Ecuadorian international played 32 Bundesliga matches and nine Champions League games with Leverkusen last season, establishing himself as one of the continent's most promising center-backs. His ability to play as a left-center in a back three, along with his aggressiveness in duels and precision in ball distribution, make him an ideal fit for the Premier League.

Hincapié has already agreed to personal terms on a five-year contract with Arsenal, confirming the club's trust in his long-term potential. According to The Athletic, negotiations with Leverkusen accelerated following Porto's interest in Jakub Kiwior, who will be sold for 27 million euros as a direct result of this operation.

Arsenal's Most Complete Defense in the Premier League

Arsenal's new defensive lineup is considered by several analysts as the best defense in Europe in terms of depth and quality. Arteta will be able to switch between four or three center-back systems confidently, adding versatile profiles like Timber, Calafiori, or White.

Additionally, the London club ensures youthful leadership with Saliba and Gabriel while also integrating talents on the rise like Mosquera and Lewis-Skelly. With Hincapié's arrival, the Spanish coach has a rotation capable of successfully facing both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Arsenal is looking for more departures

The signing of Piero Hincapié not only strengthens the defense but also opens the door to necessary departures in the squad. Kiwior heads to Porto, while players like Zinchenko or Reiss Nelson could follow suit in the final days of the transfer market.

The Ecuadorian center-back, who competed in the 2022 World Cup with his national team, brings defensive intensity, aerial prowess, and the ability to break lines with the ball. "He is a player who provides balance and aggressiveness in wide areas," said a Sky Sports analyst.

If he maintains the level shown in Germany, Hincapié has the potential to become one of the defensive references in the Premier League and ensure Arsenal a solid foundation to compete at the highest level.

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