Coach Mikel Arteta affirmed that Arsenal's rookie Piero Hincapie will help the Gunners stronger and more competitive this season.
Arsenal has signed a contract with the Ecuador, Piero Hincapie on the form of lending a season from Bayer Leverkusen, accompanied by the term of purchase for £ 45 million after the maturity contract. Hincapie is 23 years old, played 166 matches for Leverkusen and helped the German club win the Bundesliga championship in the 202324 season.
Tottenham is said to be leading Hincapie's signature race, but Arsenal jumped in and quickly reached the agreement. Hincapie will wear the number 5 shirt at Arsenal, is the 8th contract of Arteta this summer, after Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cristhian Mosquera and Eberechi Eze.
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Arsenal successfully recruited Piero Hincapie. |
Coach Mikel Arteta shared on Arsenal's official website: “We are delighted to welcome Piero Hincapie to the club. Piero has a real physical strength, he has a strong tactical flexibility and defense ability, giving us more options in the defense.
He is a player who has affirmed his ability, has a great combination of youth and competitive experience. He will make our squad stronger and more competitive when we enter this season. We welcome Piero and his family to Arsenal. ”
Arsenal sports manager Andrea Berta added: “We are very happy to complete the contract with Piero Hincapie. Only at the age of 23, Piero has significant experience, both in the Bundesliga and the national team. He is a smart defender, true power and flexibility.
His performance in recent years for both high quality clubs and teams, we believe Piero will continue to develop this season and become an important player of us. ”
Hincapie could launch Arsenal when Nottingham Forest came to work on the Emirates Stadium after the series of the national teams in this September.