Arsenal confirm Piero Hincapie signing, reject Real Madrid and Barcelona interest
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Ryan Taylor
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Arsenal have signed Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie on a long-term contract and consider him a key part of their plans. Despite interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona — with Real's chief scout Juni Calafat spotted watching Hincapie at the World Cup — the club has no intention of selling the 24-year-old, who is expected to remain at the Emirates Stadium.
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Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona have monitored the 24-year-old in recent months, however, he is simply not for sale after penning a long-term contract with the Gunners.
Mirror Football understands Real Madrid's chief scout Juni Calafat was at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to watch Hincapie
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