Cristhian Mosquera has officially joined Arsenal from Valencia for an initial fee of €15 million. He signed a five-year contract, extendable by 12 months based on performance. The total expenditure by Arsenal this summer has reached approximately £140 million with Mosquera being their fifth signing. Previously, he made 90 appearances for Valencia and is regarded as a promising young defender. His versatility allows him to play primarily as a right-sided defender but also across the entire defensive line. Manager Mikel Arteta was involved in the negotiation process, which concluded quickly, enabling Mosquera to join the team in Singapore for their pre-season tour.
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia for an initial fee of €15 million (£13m). Mosquera becomes Arsenal's fifth summer signing after Martín Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Sources have told ESPN that the 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal to June 2030 with the option for a further 12 months. The fee could rise to something in the region of €20m if all performance-related add-ons are met.
Mosquera made 90 appearances for Valencia and is viewed internally as one of the brightest young defensive talents in Europe, primarily as a right-sided player but with an ability to play anywhere across the back line.
Negotiations were led by sporting director Andrea Berta, with manager Mikel Arteta also involved in discussions. Mosquera flew out to Singapore to join up with the Arsenal squad on tour in Asia.
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