Arsenal have signed Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia, with the Gunners agreeing an preliminary charge of £13m to signal the defender on a long-term contract.
Arsenal signal Cristhian Mosquera (through Arsenal.com)
Arsenal have introduced the signing of from Valencia, bringing within the La Liga defender on a deal price an preliminary £13m with a further £3.5m in add-ons.
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Mosquera drew curiosity from the likes of AFC Bournemouth and Serie A golf equipment, whereas Valencia pushed for him to remain and prolong his contract.
However the centre-back turned down all of the alternate options in favour of this transfer to Arsenal, travelling to London to finish the formalities of the switch earlier this month.
Sporting Director Andrea Berta stated: “We’re very joyful and excited to have signed a massively gifted younger participant in Cristhian Mosquera. We recognized Cristhian as one of many strongest younger defenders in European soccer, and he is a vital signing for our future.
“Cristhian is a flexible defender who will strengthen our squad. We can not wait to see him taking part in for us. Along with everybody on the membership, we warmly welcome Cristhian and his household to Arsenal.”
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Supervisor Mikel Arteta added: “We’re delighted to welcome Cristhian to Arsenal. As a 21-year-old defender, Cristhian has already carried out constantly effectively with vital expertise in La Liga. He’s an clever participant with good tempo, who can play centrally and on either side.
“He’s a younger participant with thrilling expertise and massive potential, who will match effectively into our squad as we proceed to organize for subsequent season. Cristhian provides good high quality to our squad, and we look ahead to working with him and making him really feel at house with us.
“From all of us, we welcome Cristhian and his household to the membership.”
21-year-old Mosquera made 41 appearances for Valencia in 2024/25, and he’s even made his debut for the Spanish nationwide crew. Over the summer time, he dropped again to the u21s to play on the European Championships.
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Mosquera will depend as an u21 participant within the Premier League squad lists this season, that means he gained’t expend a non-homegrown spot domestically.
Nonetheless, in UEFA competitors it’s a must to be at a membership for 2 seasons earlier than you’re allowed on the u21 checklist. Mosquera must be included as a non-homegrown senior participant within the Champions League.
The centre-back was within the remaining 12 months of his take care of Valencia, which helped Arsenal to get a cut-price settlement.
He’ll put on the quantity 3 shirt.