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To clarify the situation surrounding Piero Hincapié, the defender joined Arsenal on an initial loan deal that includes an option to buy.
However, sources close to the negotiations confirm that the move was effectively structured with the intention of becoming permanent from the very beginning.
During the summer discussions, all parties reached a clear understanding that Hincapié would become a full Arsenal player once the loan period concludes.
Personal terms were already agreed upon as part of the arrangement, with the Ecuadorian international set to sign a five-year permanent contract.
In reality, the loan agreement was simply part of the structure of the deal. The long-term plan always involved Hincapié joining Arsenal permanently.
For that reason, many within the club and among supporters already consider him an Arsenal player — both in the present and for the future.
