Arsenal have been handed a huge lift with reports claiming summer signing Piero Hincapie is finally closing in on a return to action.
The Ecuadorian star joined from Bayer Leverkusen amid big expectations, tipped to become one of Europe’s top young defenders. But after a brief Champions League cameo against Athletic Club, his momentum was cruelly halted by injury, leaving fans wondering when they’d see him again.
Now, according to Football London, the wait could soon be over. Hincapie is “very close to returning to the squad,” with Arsenal using the international break to speed up his recovery.
Crucially, he was left out of Ecuador’s national team, allowing him to stay in London and focus on getting back to full fitness. The report claims he “would have been available for international duty,” but staying behind was a strategic call to ensure he’s ready for Arsenal’s next run of fixtures.
Arteta’s men are thrilled with the timing. The Gunners see Hincapie as a key piece of their defensive puzzle, and his comeback could give Arsenal’s back line an extra edge heading into a busy stretch in the Premier League and Champions League.
Fans have waited patiently, now it looks like Hincapie’s real Arsenal story is about to begin.
