Arsenal Expected to Trigger £45m Option to Sign Piero Hincapie Permanently This Summer

The move is being reported after a standout loan spell that has seen the Ecuadorian establish himself as a first-choice defender.

Overview

Multiple outlets citing The Sun report Arsenal have decided to activate the pre-agreed clause, with formal completion anticipated in the summer window.
Hincapie joined from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan with an option to buy and there has been no official confirmation from either club yet.
The deal follows Arsenal’s loan-to-buy approach previously used with David Raya, described as a structure driven by accounting considerations.
The 24-year-old has become a regular starter, offering versatility at centre-back and left-back after initially featuring from the bench.
He has made 27 appearances in all competitions and drew praise for a strong display in the recent 1-0 win at Brighton.