The summer transfer window was closed by the arrival of the Ecuadorian Defender Piero Hincapiéwho joined Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. Hincapié became the eighth and final summer signing for the Gunners. His most natural position on the pitch is the centre of the defence, however, he can also play on the edge. Since his left foot is his stronger foot, it is logical that we are talking about the left side of the defence. He should cover the back at stopper. Gabrieland on the edge of the defense, he should push the pair Riccardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
As for the transfer itself, it is one-year guest-housing with a mandatory option for a permanent transfer at the end of the guest stint. Hincapie is expected to sign a five-year contract after his loan spell at Arsenal, which will keep him in north London until 2031. £45 million Leverkusen and Arsenal have also agreed on a so-called "extra" deal. 10% sell-on clause. In practice, this means that the German club will be entitled to 10 % of the amount Arsenal will receive from the potential sale of the player.
We are not used to such significant activity in the transfer market at Arsenal from previous years. The management of the North London club brought a number of new faces to the club over the summer and not just any. We're talking about players such as Martín Zubimendi, Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze or just Piero Hincapié. Let's see how Arsenal's significantly renewed and strengthened squad will fare this season.
Welcome to the Arsenal, Piero!
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