Arsenal 52 million euros + resale sign Leverkusen left-footed central defender Inkapier, South America s strongest shield

Arsenal has strengthened its lineup again. This time it is the defense line, and the 23-year-old left-footed central defender is the main player in South America's strongest defense line. According to the latest report from Italian transfer expert Romano, Arsenal signed Leverkusen's Ecuadorian central defender Inkapier, the two sides have reached an agreement, with the transfer fee of 52 million euros, plus the resale terms, and the players are about to go to London for a medical examination.

According to the additional report of Romano, Arsenal signed Incapier by renting first and then buying, and renting for 6 million euros for one year. The lease contract contains a buyout clause of Arsenal of 46 million euros, which will take effect in 2026.

Inkapier joined Leverkusen for a transfer fee of 6.35 million euros in the summer window of 2021. Inkapier Pharmaceutical Factory won 7 goals and 5 assists in 166 games in various career competitions, and won the 2023-24 Bundesliga championship and the German Cup championship (double champion).

23-year-old Inkapier is 1.84 meters tall and has a left-footed player. He mainly plays in the center back position and can also play as a left-back and left midfielder. His contract with Leverkusen will be estimated at 50 million euros by 2029. In Capier played 45 times for Leverkusen in all competitions last season, including 40 starts, with a total of 3,788 minutes and contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. Inkapier is an Ecuador international, has made 46 appearances and scored 3 goals.

In the Ecuador where Kapier is located ranks second in the South American qualifiers, it has advanced to the 2026 US-Canada-Mexico World Cup in 2026. In the 16 rounds of the World Cup, Ecuador conceded only 5 goals, making it the strongest defensive team in South America. In the South American qualifiers, Kapier is the main player of this Ecuadorian defense line and can be said to be the strongest shield in South America.