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Arsenal announce signing of ‘intelligent’ £13m Valencia star Cristhian Mosquera

Arsenal Unveil New Signing Cristhian Mosquera
He has joined Arsenal on a five-year deal, which has an option for a further 12 months (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal have announced the signing of ‘intelligent’ Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera for an initial fee of around €15m (£13m).

Mosquera, 21, has signed a five-year contract with the Gunners, which can be extended for a further 12 months.

The Spain U21 international centre-back will be a back-up option for first-choice defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes at the Emirates.

Mosquera follows Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke in joining the north London club this summer.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told the club’s website: ‘We’re delighted to welcome Cristhian to Arsenal.

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‘As a 21-year-old defender, Cristhian has already performed consistently well with significant experience in La Liga.

‘He is an intelligent player with good pace, who can play centrally and on both sides.

Arsenal Unveil New Signing Cristhian Mosquera
Cristhian Mosquera is an ‘intelligent player with good pace’ (Picture: Getty)

‘He is a young player with exciting talent and enormous potential, who will fit well into our squad as we continue to prepare for next season.

‘Cristhian adds good quality to our squad, and we look forward to working with him and making him feel at home with us.

‘From all of us, we welcome Cristhian and his family to the club.’

Arsenal Unveil New Signing Cristhian Mosquera
Cristhian Mosquera made 90 appearances for Spanish club Valencia (Picture: Getty)

Mosquera made 90 appearances for Spanish club Valencia – and was a regular for them last season in La Liga.

His move to Arsenal was leaked before it was officially confirmed on Thursday.

Mosquera has been handed the No.3 shirt at Arsenal and will join up with his new teammates on the club’s pre-season tour of Asia.

‘We’re very happy and excited to have signed a hugely talented young player in Cristhian Mosquera,’ Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta said.

‘We identified Cristhian as one of the strongest young defenders in European football, and he is an important signing for our future. 

‘Cristhian is a versatile defender who will strengthen our squad. We cannot wait to see him playing for us.

‘Together with everyone at the club, we warmly welcome Cristhian and his family to Arsenal.’

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