Arsenal permanently sign Hincapie after season on loan from Leverkusen (opens original article in a new tab)

Arsenal confirmed the permanent signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, paying £34.5 million plus add-ons for the defender who contributed to their Premier League title win.

• Arsenal permanently signed defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen after a season-long loan
• The club paid £34.5 million plus add-ons for the 24-year-old Ecuador international on a five-year deal
• Hincapie made 25 league appearances during Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years