Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5:33 p.m. / Updated Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5:33 p.m.
Arsenal will activate the clause by which Piero Hincapie (24 years old) will be permanently transferred by the “gunners”.
The Ecuadorian defender arrived in London in the summer on loan from Bayer Leverkusen for €6 million. Arsenal are happy with his performances and have decided to keep him at the Emirates.
Arsenal pay €52 million for Piero Hincapie
Arsenal have decided to buy Hincapie outright and will pay the €52m release clause.
Hincapie will sign a contract valid for the next 5 years. The German club will also keep a 10 percent interest in a future transfer.
“He is a warrior, who has a huge desire. He can play in the center of the defense, he can also play on the flanks, he has done it on several occasions. When he is at his physical peak, he will raise the level of our game,” Arteta said of Hincapie.
Hincapie played in 26 games this season, during which he managed a goal and an assist. He has a market share worth 50 million euros, according to transfermarkt.com.
Arsenal pay €52 million for Piero Hincapie
The Ecuadorian defender also played for Talleres and Independiente del Valle in his career.
Meanwhile, Arsenal continue their fight for the Premier League title. They are currently top of the table with five points and a game in hand over second-placed Manchester City.
Premier League standings
