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Arsenal has officially announced the permanent signing of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen. The defender initially joined the Emirates on loan last summer and made 39 appearances across all competitions, playing a crucial role in the Gunners securing their first league title in 22 years. He also started in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Hincapié was named Arsenal's Player of the Month for both February and April.
According to Sky Sports, the buy-out clause for the defender was set at €40 million. The Ecuadorian international has penned a five-year contract with the North London club.
Recent speculation suggested that José Mourinho was keen for Real Madrid to poach Hincapié. This interest seemingly prompted Arsenal to expedite the activation of his buy-out clause.
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