Arsenal Sign Valencia Defender Mosquera
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 25 – Cristhian Mosquera joins Arsenal as their fifth summer signing on a five-year deal to strengthen defense depth behind first-choice centre-backs, having played 37 of 38 La Liga matches last season.
- On July 24 in New Delhi, Arsenal confirmed the signing of Cristhian Mosquera, sealing a five-year deal as their fifth recruit this summer.
- With Gabriel missing 17 matches and Ben White sidelined for 27 after knee surgery, injuries prompted the signing of Mosquera, Arsenal's fifth recruit.
- Having played every minute of all but one Valencia league fixture last season, Mosquera also set Europe’s under-21 minutes record and trained with Arsenal in Singapore.
- Mikel Arteta praised Mosquera’s LaLiga experience, saying `Cristhian has already performed consistently well with significant experience in LaLiga`, while Andrea Berta added `one of the strongest young defenders in European football and an important signing for our future`.
- Next month’s opening match sees Arsenal travel to Old Trafford on August 17 at Manchester United, marking the start of the Premier League 2025/26 season.
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Cristhian Mosquera Joins Arsenal On €15m Fee Plus Add-ons From Valencia » News.ng
Talented Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera has essentially announced that he is leaving La Liga club Valencia and will be joining north London club Arsenal. As Mikel Arteta’s fourth summer acquisition, the 21-year-old defender is anticipated to fly to London for a medical and sign a long-term contract with the Gunners. Mosquera, who has been a key player for Valencia, spoke emotionally about leaving his boyhood club. “Valencia is my home, and …
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