Arteta believes Hincapie's physical presence, versatility, and tactical flexibility will give Arsenal strong defensive options. He also praises Hincapie's character, saying he has a good balance of youth and maturity.

Hincapie's family has joined him in London, and Arteta welcomes them to the Arsenal community. The manager is confident that Hincapie will make the team stronger and more competitive this season.

Arsenal's chief executive, Andrea Berta, also expresses his delight at completing the loan deal for Hincapie. He highlights Hincapie's experience in the Bundesliga and at the international level, as well as his intelligence, strength, and versatility on the field.