Piero Hincapié has sent a message to Arsenal fans, sharing his ambition to win the Premier League and the Champions League. The Ecuador international wants to lift both trophies. He sees it as pivotal in his first season to push the Gunners over the line.
Hincapié wants the same thing that fans want, which can only bode well. He insists that the job isn’t done yet, having already raised the bar within less than a year of signing.
Hincapie’s Personal Ambition
Hincapié is aware of the excitement felt by Arsenal fans right now, and he feels it, too. He sees it as important to win for the fans’ sake, but also his own.
“I feel that excitement for the club,” said Hincapié. “On a personal level, it’s also important that in your first season you become champion. It would bring an immense happiness & be crazy for me too!”
Hincapié continued: “The truth is that it is a very nice moment that the club is going through to reach a Champions League final & to be two games away from another Premier League title. There was something very exciting in the dressing room & a lot of desire to want to win everything.”
This group of players feels different to the group that was at the club even a few years ago. For once, it feels like Arsenal players want to win something.
Remaining Level-Headed
Hincapié sees the value in remaining level-headed and treating this just like he has every other game. Arsenal are painfully close to making history now.
“But, as I say, it’s always step by step, game by game, and we hope to give joy to the club & to all the fans. I’m very, very much looking forward to the games ahead. We have worked hard all season, and let’s hope we are happy at the end of the season.”
Arsenal have a fine chance of marking their first win of the three as they welcome the already-relegated Burnley to the Emirates Stadium.
Hincapie’s Impact
Piero Hincapié has to go down as one of the signings of the season. He knows what success feels like, having taken the Bundesliga title away from Bayern Munich with Bayer Leverkusen. He helped the German side to do it unbeaten!
Hincapié is a beat, physically and psychologically. Every time he goes to ground for a challenge, he does it cleanly, and he stands up instantly to roar to the crowd. If he plays tonight, he will do the same, and he will be met with the same roar.
If they win 2/3 of their remaining games, they will have a splendid season. If they win 3/3 of their remaining games, they will have an immortal season.
There is no doubt that Arsenal will sign Hincapié on a permanent deal when his loan contract expires.