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Piero Hincapié Transfer from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to Arsenal
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Arsenal are to keep Piero Hincapie on a permanent deal for €52m, which includes a 10% sell-on clause for Leverkusen, and that a €6m loan fee has already been paid. Romano stated on X that Arsenal will make the deal permanent in June and that it was never in doubt. The deal was structured as an initial loan for FFP reasons and was always considered permanent, similar to the past David Raya deal.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Arsenal are to keep Piero Hincapie on a permanent deal for €52m, which includes a 10% sell-on clause for Leverkusen, and that a €6m loan fee has already been paid. Romano stated on X that Arsenal will make the deal permanent in June and that it was never in doubt. The deal was structured as an initial loan for FFP reasons and was always considered permanent, similar to the past David Raya deal.
Piero Hincapie has joined Arsenal on an initial season-long loan, a structure established for accounting purposes. For the loan, Arsenal paid Bayer Leverkusen a fee of €6m. The deal includes a mandatory purchase clause worth €46m that is set to activate at the end of the current campaign, bringing the total value of the deal to €52m (£45.2m). According to The Sun, Hincapie is set to join Arsenal on a permanent transfer at the end of this season. Graeme Bailey confirmed in late-February that Arteta personally instructed Arsenal to complete the deal. Upon the completion of the permanent transfer, for which personal terms are already agreed, Hincapie will sign a five-year contract. The terms of the deal also grant Leverkusen a 10 percent sell-on clause.
Piero Hincapie has joined Arsenal on an initial season-long loan, a structure established for accounting purposes. For the loan, Arsenal paid Bayer Leverkusen a fee of €6m. The deal includes a mandatory purchase clause worth €46m that is set to activate at the end of the current campaign, bringing the total value of the deal to €52m (£45.2m). According to The Sun, Hincapie is set to join Arsenal on a permanent transfer at the end of this season. Graeme Bailey confirmed in late-February that Arteta personally instructed Arsenal to complete the deal. Upon the completion of the permanent transfer, for which personal terms are already agreed, Hincapie will sign a five-year contract. The terms of the deal also grant Leverkusen a 10 percent sell-on clause.
Arsenal expects to complete the permanent purchase of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, but there is a significant issue that needs to be resolved before a deal is completed. While Hincapie’s purchase option was included in the initial agreement, the terms of his contract were not. Arsenal is currently working on this deal and is proposing a four-year agreement with the option of one additional year. The club is offering him wages of approximately £100,000 (€115,000) per week. The combined cost of the loan and a €52 million transfer fee will be €58 million, which includes the €6 million paid for the initial loan. Arsenal has negotiated a fee approximately €10 million less than the estimated transfer value of the player.
Arsenal expects to complete the permanent purchase of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, but there is a significant issue that needs to be resolved before a deal is completed. While Hincapie’s purchase option was included in the initial agreement, the terms of his contract were not. Arsenal is currently working on this deal and is proposing a four-year agreement with the option of one additional year. The club is offering him wages of approximately £100,000 (€115,000) per week. The combined cost of the loan and a €52 million transfer fee will be €58 million, which includes the €6 million paid for the initial loan. Arsenal has negotiated a fee approximately €10 million less than the estimated transfer value of the player.
Simon Rolfes stated that Piero Hincapie is still officially their player and only on loan currently, but that the transfer will occur, adding that he thinks it is equally special for Piero.
Simon Rolfes stated that Piero Hincapie is still officially their player and only on loan currently, but that the transfer will occur, adding that he thinks it is equally special for Piero.
TEAMtalk reports that Piero Hincapie will become Arsenal’s first permanent signing of the 2026-27 season, as the club has been convinced to make the transfer permanent. Arsenal have reportedly been sufficiently impressed to activate the buyout option in the defender’s loan deal and are said to be very happy with the performance of the Ecuador international. Arsenal will pay Bayer Leverkusen another €52m in addition to an initial €6m loan fee for Hincapie, who has played 26 times for the club this season.
TEAMtalk reports that Piero Hincapie will become Arsenal’s first permanent signing of the 2026-27 season, as the club has been convinced to make the transfer permanent. Arsenal have reportedly been sufficiently impressed to activate the buyout option in the defender’s loan deal and are said to be very happy with the performance of the Ecuador international. Arsenal will pay Bayer Leverkusen another €52m in addition to an initial €6m loan fee for Hincapie, who has played 26 times for the club this season.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Arsenal could look to make Piero Hincapie's move permanent in the coming months after the defender impressed with his performances. A source informed the publication that Hincapie has settled very well into the squad and the club, the staff are very happy with him, and he has been getting better and better. Arsenal can make the move permanent for £45 million, and Mikel Arteta has made his intention clear to the club hierarchy that he wants the deal to be triggered. However, Hincapie is not a guaranteed starter for the North London club, and it is uncertain if he is prepared to join them permanently without assurances of game time.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Arsenal could look to make Piero Hincapie's move permanent in the coming months after the defender impressed with his performances. A source informed the publication that Hincapie has settled very well into the squad and the club, the staff are very happy with him, and he has been getting better and better. Arsenal can make the move permanent for £45 million, and Mikel Arteta has made his intention clear to the club hierarchy that he wants the deal to be triggered. However, Hincapie is not a guaranteed starter for the North London club, and it is uncertain if he is prepared to join them permanently without assurances of game time.
Piero Hincapie, an Ecuador international, has completed a transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal in the summer. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his versatility and stated that Hincapie had been monitored for years and became available. Arteta confirmed Hincapie is 'ready to go' for his debut. The transfer is confirmed as completed and Hincapie is described as a new signing for Arsenal.
Piero Hincapie, an Ecuador international, has completed a transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal in the summer. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his versatility and stated that Hincapie had been monitored for years and became available. Arteta confirmed Hincapie is 'ready to go' for his debut. The transfer is confirmed as completed and Hincapie is described as a new signing for Arsenal.
Piero Hincapié (23) is moving from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal on a loan with an obligation to buy. The structure allows Leverkusen to avoid a 20% resale clause owed to Hincapié's former club, AC Talleres. The agreed fee is 55 million euros, triggered if Arsenal (the Gunners) maintain their league status. The deal is more lucrative for Leverkusen than a direct sale, due to avoiding the clause linked to a 60 million euro exit clause.
Piero Hincapié (23) is moving from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal on a loan with an obligation to buy. The structure allows Leverkusen to avoid a 20% resale clause owed to Hincapié's former club, AC Talleres. The agreed fee is 55 million euros, triggered if Arsenal (the Gunners) maintain their league status. The deal is more lucrative for Leverkusen than a direct sale, due to avoiding the clause linked to a 60 million euro exit clause.
There was a delay in completing the transfer of Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapié, formerly of Bayer Leverkusen, to Arsenal. The delay was lamented by the player himself and related to the proximity of Poland's national team matches.
There was a delay in completing the transfer of Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapié, formerly of Bayer Leverkusen, to Arsenal. The delay was lamented by the player himself and related to the proximity of Poland's national team matches.
Transfermarkt reports on Arsenal's acquisition of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal will pay roughly €50m as part of their loan signing of defender Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer is reported to be a loan deal with a significant fee involved.
Transfermarkt reports on Arsenal's acquisition of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal will pay roughly €50m as part of their loan signing of defender Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer is reported to be a loan deal with a significant fee involved.
90min reports on Arsenal's acquisition of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen. Piero Hincapié has been signed by Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen to strengthen their defense, which led to the departure of Jakub Kiwior to Porto. The details of the transfer fee and contract were not disclosed.
90min reports on Arsenal's acquisition of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen. Piero Hincapié has been signed by Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen to strengthen their defense, which led to the departure of Jakub Kiwior to Porto. The details of the transfer fee and contract were not disclosed.
Arsenal want their permanent acquisition of Piero Hincapié to count in next season’s financial accounts, which would not be possible with a traditional obligation to turn his loan move permanent. The Gunners’ deal with Bayer Leverkusen is an option by definition, but is in fact an obligation that can be triggered by either club at any point. Source: The Athletic.
Arsenal want their permanent acquisition of Piero Hincapié to count in next season’s financial accounts, which would not be possible with a traditional obligation to turn his loan move permanent. The Gunners’ deal with Bayer Leverkusen is an option by definition, but is in fact an obligation that can be triggered by either club at any point. Source: The Athletic.
Piero Hincapie has successfully completed his Arsenal medical. The Ecuador international arrived in London on Sunday after Leverkusen slumped to a 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen. He is joining Arsenal in a €52 million deal, initially as a loan. Arsenal secured a purchase option for the versatile defender rather than an obligation. Should his stay at the Emirates be made permanent next summer, Hincapie would then sign a five-year contract.
Piero Hincapie has successfully completed his Arsenal medical. The Ecuador international arrived in London on Sunday after Leverkusen slumped to a 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen. He is joining Arsenal in a €52 million deal, initially as a loan. Arsenal secured a purchase option for the versatile defender rather than an obligation. Should his stay at the Emirates be made permanent next summer, Hincapie would then sign a five-year contract.
Piero Hincapié is leaving Bayer Leverkusen to join FC Arsenal. He is flying to London to undergo a medical examination and finalize his transfer. Initially, he will join Arsenal on loan, with a mandatory purchase obligation taking effect next year. The total transfer fee is 52 million euros, and the recommendation for this transfer came from former Bayer coach Xabi Alonso to Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta.
Piero Hincapié is leaving Bayer Leverkusen to join FC Arsenal. He is flying to London to undergo a medical examination and finalize his transfer. Initially, he will join Arsenal on loan, with a mandatory purchase obligation taking effect next year. The total transfer fee is 52 million euros, and the recommendation for this transfer came from former Bayer coach Xabi Alonso to Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta.
Piero Hincapie is set to become an Arsenal player as there’s an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer to go through. The deal is structured as an initial loan with a loan fee of €6m, and there is a potential purchase obligation in the future. The fixed transfer fee will not be paid until 2026. Bayer Leverkusen initially denied the final agreement, but they are likely to accept the final counteroffer. Hincapie has waived his percentage share of the resale, which was assumed to be 10%, amounting to €6m. The player will have his medical examination with Arsenal this weekend.
Piero Hincapie is set to become an Arsenal player as there’s an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer to go through. The deal is structured as an initial loan with a loan fee of €6m, and there is a potential purchase obligation in the future. The fixed transfer fee will not be paid until 2026. Bayer Leverkusen initially denied the final agreement, but they are likely to accept the final counteroffer. Hincapie has waived his percentage share of the resale, which was assumed to be 10%, amounting to €6m. The player will have his medical examination with Arsenal this weekend.
Arsenal have agreed on a deal to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. The 23-year-old defender is set to join on loan for the season, with an option to buy permanently for around €52 million, as reported by David Ornstein from The Athletic. Hincapie will sign a five-year contract with Arsenal if the move becomes permanent next summer. He will travel to Arsenal for his medical this weekend.
Arsenal have agreed on a deal to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. The 23-year-old defender is set to join on loan for the season, with an option to buy permanently for around €52 million, as reported by David Ornstein from The Athletic. Hincapie will sign a five-year contract with Arsenal if the move becomes permanent next summer. He will travel to Arsenal for his medical this weekend.
Arsenal have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international expressed a desire to leave Leverkusen and has been on Arsenal's radar for years. A deal has been struck with Bayer 04 for Hincapie to join Arsenal on loan with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer for €52 million. The Bundesliga side will retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause. Hincapie will sign a five-year contract with Arsenal if his stay is made permanent next year. Spurs were also interested and made a formal loan offer, but Hincapie preferred a move to Arsenal.
Arsenal have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international expressed a desire to leave Leverkusen and has been on Arsenal's radar for years. A deal has been struck with Bayer 04 for Hincapie to join Arsenal on loan with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer for €52 million. The Bundesliga side will retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause. Hincapie will sign a five-year contract with Arsenal if his stay is made permanent next year. Spurs were also interested and made a formal loan offer, but Hincapie preferred a move to Arsenal.
The finalization of Jakub Kiwior's transfer to FC Porto is dependent on Piero Hincapié's transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal being confirmed.
The finalization of Jakub Kiwior's transfer to FC Porto is dependent on Piero Hincapié's transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal being confirmed.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Arsenal is in direct talks with Bayer Leverkusen for Piero Hincapie after personal terms were agreed. Arsenal prefers a loan with an obligation to buy to avoid paying the €60m release clause immediately, aiming to defer this payment until 2026 to manage their finances better. The deal is close to completion, and if agreed, it will provide backup on the left side of the defense for William Saliba and Riccardo Calafiori.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Arsenal is in direct talks with Bayer Leverkusen for Piero Hincapie after personal terms were agreed. Arsenal prefers a loan with an obligation to buy to avoid paying the €60m release clause immediately, aiming to defer this payment until 2026 to manage their finances better. The deal is close to completion, and if agreed, it will provide backup on the left side of the defense for William Saliba and Riccardo Calafiori.
Team Talk provides an update on the transfer situation surrounding Hincapie and his potential move to Arsenal. Hincapie has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is ready to become their eighth summer arrival. Arsenal are negotiating with Leverkusen to sign Hincapie for less than his €60m (£52m) release clause. They hope to spread out payments and potentially sign him on loan with an obligation to buy in summer 2026. Arsenal are pushing to sign Hincapie before Spurs.
Team Talk provides an update on the transfer situation surrounding Hincapie and his potential move to Arsenal. Hincapie has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is ready to become their eighth summer arrival. Arsenal are negotiating with Leverkusen to sign Hincapie for less than his €60m (£52m) release clause. They hope to spread out payments and potentially sign him on loan with an obligation to buy in summer 2026. Arsenal are pushing to sign Hincapie before Spurs.
90min reports on Arsenal's progress in securing a deal with Piero Hincapié. Arsenal has reached a breakthrough in talks with Piero Hincapié, who prefers the Arsenal option over Tottenham Hotspur. Personal terms with the 23-year-old are agreed, and a long-term contract is ready to be signed once an offer to Leverkusen is successful. Arsenal is preparing a loan with obligation to buy proposal that promises Bayer Leverkusen a handsome windfall in the future but keeps the initial costs low for Arsenal.
90min reports on Arsenal's progress in securing a deal with Piero Hincapié. Arsenal has reached a breakthrough in talks with Piero Hincapié, who prefers the Arsenal option over Tottenham Hotspur. Personal terms with the 23-year-old are agreed, and a long-term contract is ready to be signed once an offer to Leverkusen is successful. Arsenal is preparing a loan with obligation to buy proposal that promises Bayer Leverkusen a handsome windfall in the future but keeps the initial costs low for Arsenal.
Arsenal have officially reached an agreement on personal terms with Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international has emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal and they are eager to finalize a deal before the end of Deadline Day on 1 September. Arsenal have lodged an official approach and agreed terms with Hincapie, aiming to finalize a deal with Bayer Leverkusen. Hincapie has agreed to join Arsenal, favoring the move, and Arsenal are preparing an opening bid, likely a loan with an obligation to buy.
Arsenal have officially reached an agreement on personal terms with Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international has emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal and they are eager to finalize a deal before the end of Deadline Day on 1 September. Arsenal have lodged an official approach and agreed terms with Hincapie, aiming to finalize a deal with Bayer Leverkusen. Hincapie has agreed to join Arsenal, favoring the move, and Arsenal are preparing an opening bid, likely a loan with an obligation to buy.
Piero Hincapié has reached an agreement with FC Arsenal, and negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen are ongoing.
Piero Hincapié has reached an agreement with FC Arsenal, and negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen are ongoing.
Team Talk reports on Arsenal's efforts to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal are working to sign Piero Hincapie, who has expressed his desire to leave Bayer Leverkusen. The player prioritizes Arsenal over other options, including Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, is set to bid for Hincapie, who favours a move to the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have made an official approach to Leverkusen, and are attempting to negotiate a price lower than his €60m (£52m) release clause.
Team Talk reports on Arsenal's efforts to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal are working to sign Piero Hincapie, who has expressed his desire to leave Bayer Leverkusen. The player prioritizes Arsenal over other options, including Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, is set to bid for Hincapie, who favours a move to the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have made an official approach to Leverkusen, and are attempting to negotiate a price lower than his €60m (£52m) release clause.
Piero Hincapie has decided to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen if a suitable offer arrives. He has a release clause in his contract worth €60 million. Arsenal is interested in him as they are considering selling Jakub Kiwior and are looking for a left-sided defender.
Piero Hincapie has decided to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen if a suitable offer arrives. He has a release clause in his contract worth €60 million. Arsenal is interested in him as they are considering selling Jakub Kiwior and are looking for a left-sided defender.
Piero Hincapié has been linked with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen. After a 1:2 defeat against TSG Hoffenheim, his emotional reaction was interpreted as a farewell sign. FC Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in the 23-year-old defender. According to 'kicker', Bayer Leverkusen's officials, including Sport Director Simon Rolfes, have not denied the possibility of this being Hincapié's last match for the club. The contract includes a release clause that is valid until early September, set at 65 million euros, which should not be a problem for the Premier League clubs.
Piero Hincapié has been linked with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen. After a 1:2 defeat against TSG Hoffenheim, his emotional reaction was interpreted as a farewell sign. FC Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in the 23-year-old defender. According to 'kicker', Bayer Leverkusen's officials, including Sport Director Simon Rolfes, have not denied the possibility of this being Hincapié's last match for the club. The contract includes a release clause that is valid until early September, set at 65 million euros, which should not be a problem for the Premier League clubs.
Arsenal were interested in signing Piero Hincapie before finalising a deal for Riccardo Calafiori. A move will not take place following Calafiori’s move to north London.
Arsenal were interested in signing Piero Hincapie before finalising a deal for Riccardo Calafiori. A move will not take place following Calafiori’s move to north London.
Arsenal had looked at Piero Hincapie as an alternative to Riccardo Calafiori. The Gunners' recruitment team brought up Hincapie in their search for a suitable player for their defence. Bayer Leverkusen are keen to keep their squad together this summer, so they would have placed a sizeable price tag on the 22-year-old.
Arsenal had looked at Piero Hincapie as an alternative to Riccardo Calafiori. The Gunners' recruitment team brought up Hincapie in their search for a suitable player for their defence. Bayer Leverkusen are keen to keep their squad together this summer, so they would have placed a sizeable price tag on the 22-year-old.
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