Ecuadorian international Piero Hincapie is set for a medical on Sunday, finalizing a move to North London after choosing the Gunners over their rivals.
Arsenal are on the verge of announcing the signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, finalizing a deal that represents a significant transfer coup over their North London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur.
The Ecuadorian centre-back is scheduled to undergo his medical with the club on Sunday, and barring any unforeseen issues, will officially complete his move within the next 24 hours. The transfer is structured as an initial loan with an option for Arsenal to make the move permanent next summer for a fee of €52 million.
In a move that will delight the Emirates faithful, the 22-year-old reportedly turned down a formal approach from Tottenham after learning of Arsenal’s interest. Despite Spurs submitting a loan offer with an obligation to buy, Hincapie’s heart was set on a move to Mikel Arteta’s project.
This signing continues a trend for Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, who last week secured the signing of Eberechi Eze, another player who had been closely linked with Tottenham.
Hincapie brings a winning pedigree to North London, having been a key part of the historic Bayer Leverkusen team that won the Bundesliga title unbeaten last season. After over 150 appearances for the German club, he waved an emotional goodbye to fans on Saturday following their 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen.
While initially expected to provide cover at both centre-back and left-back, potentially replacing Jakub Kiwior, many observers believe Hincapie has the quality to seriously challenge new signing Riccardo Calafiori for the starting left-back role.
His arrival will add valuable depth and versatility to Arteta’s defensive line as the club prepares for a demanding campaign on multiple fronts. For Hincapie, it is the next step in a promising career that now sees him trading German glory for the bright lights of the Premier League.
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