Arsenal has officially secured a much-anticipated defensive boost by signing Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie on loan. This deal, hailed as the “final piece of the puzzle,” continues the Gunners’ determined quest to bolster their squad under Mikel Arteta.

Bayer Leverkusen have secured 19-year-old Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City on a fee-paying loan that carries neither a purchase option nor an obligation to buy. The straightforward arrangement leaves City retaining full ownership while giving the Bundesliga side immediate reinforcements.