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DONE DEAL: Arsenal sign Piero Hincapie From Bayer Leverkusen on Initial Loan

DONE DEAL: Arsenal sign Piero Hincapie From Bayer Leverkusen on Initial Loan
DONE DEAL: Arsenal sign Piero Hincapie From Bayer Leverkusen on Initial LoanAction Plus

Arsenal have completed the loan signing of Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie with Mikel Arteta adding yet another centre back to his squad.

The 23-year-old becomes Arsenal’s fifth centre-back that can also play as a full-back in their final deal of a busy summer transfer window.

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Hincapie joins on an initial loan from the Bundesliga club with an option to buy for a reported £45 million at the end of the season.

The Ecuador international played a key role for Bayer Leverkusen throughout his four seasons at the club, making 166 appearances and popping up with seven goals.