Transfer: Arsenal confirm deal for Piero Hincapie

Arsenal on Thursday announced that Piero Hincapie has joined the Premier League North London club on a permanent deal.

Hincapie had joined the Gunners on loan last season from Bayer Leverkusen.

The 24-year-old was an integral part of Arsenal’s Premier League-winning campaign.

Piero spent last season on loan from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen and

The defender made 39 appearances in all competitions, becoming a key member of Mikel Arteta’s defensive unit.

“We are delighted to have activated the option to make Piero Hincapie’s transfer to us permanent from July 1,” Arsenal’s statement partly read.