Arsenal sign Defender Cristhian Mosquera de Valence for 13 million pounds sterling said

Arsenal confirmed the signing of the Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera de Valence for initial costs of 13 million pounds sterling.

The 21 -year -old becomes the fifth addition of the summer by Mikel Arteta, adding depth to the defensive ranks of the Gunners before the new season.

He follows the compatriots Martín Zubimenddi and Kepa Arrizabalaga in northern London, alongside Noni Madueke and Christian Norgaard.

“We are delighted to welcome Crinthian in Arsenal,” said Arteta. “As a 21 -year -old defender, Cristhian has already performed well always with significant experience at La Liga.

“He is an intelligent player with a good rhythm, who can play in the center and on both sides.”

Arteta added: “He is a young player with an exciting talent and enormous potential, who will integrate well in our team when we continue to prepare for next season.

“Cristhian adds good quality to our team, and we can’t wait to work with him and make him feel with us with us.”

Mosquera, a product from Valence’s Academy, made its senior debut in 2021 and won as a regular in the first team by 2023/24.

Mainly deployed in the half-center, it is also comfortable to operate on the right side of a four back. He was congratulated for his composure on the ball and the position of position.

With his Valencia contract which will expire next summer, and discussions on an extension that would have been won, Arsenal quickly moved to secure the defender very well rated for reduction costs.

Los murciélagos Are understood for having made efforts to keep Mosquera, but the attraction of the Premier League and a chance to work under Arteta were decisive.

Mosquera is likely to create a link with his new teammates once they came back from their pre-season tour in Asia.