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Piero Hincapié has joined Arsenal on loan.
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Arteta praised his versatility.
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Kiwior has moved to Porto.
Arsenal have signed Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan with a £45m buy option.
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It is the club’s eighth capture of the summer.
The 23-year-old centre-back brings pace and physicality.
He can cover across the back line and immediately boosts Arteta’s defensive choices.
Mikel Arteta praised Piero Hincapié’s versatility, tactical intelligence and strong character.
He said the new signing will raise competition and push the squad.
Meanwhile, the move cleared the way for Jakub Kiwior’s transfer to FC Porto, helping Arsenal trim numbers at the back.
The loan lets Arsenal assess Hincapié before a long-term commitment.
How fast he adapts to the Premier League will shape the club’s defensive plans this season.
