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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.
- Arsenal signed 21-year-old centre-back Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia on July 25, 2025, for around €13 million on a five-year contract.
- Mosquera joined Arsenal to provide defensive depth behind first-choice centre-backs Gabriel and William Saliba, following a consistent record at Valencia.
- He made 90 appearances for Valencia, missing only two league games last season, and also won a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics.
- Mosquera expressed his desire to develop his skills further, which he believes will motivate healthy competition among the players, and he also commended the confidence shown in him by the coach and sporting director.
- His signing adds depth to Arsenal's defence, with expectations he will compete for playing time as the club prepares for the 2025/26 Premier League season starting August 16.
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