The Arsenal have officially unveiled Cristhian Mosquera as their new player from Spanish side Valencia. Softfootball confirms that Mosquera joined the Gunners for a €20m transfer.
The Gunners unveiled Mosquera on their social media accounts with a video posted. The Spanish U23 star signed a long term deal with the Gunners.
The video as seen below posted on their official X handle showed how the Gunners announced Mosquera to their fans.
Upon the announcement, Arsenal’s Sporting director, Andre Berta who was in Spanish La Liga last season and must watched Mosquera a couple of times sang of the 21 year old’s versatility.
Berta said:
“We’re very happy and excited to have signed a hugely talented young player in Cristhian Mosquera.
“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.”
Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, also praised the consistency Mosquera has showed even when he is just 21 year old.
Arteta explained that:
“We’re delighted to welcome Cristhian to Arsenal. 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.
“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.”
Cristhian will wear the number 3 jersey at the Arsenal, a jersey number worn by Ashely Cole, Barcary Sagna and Kieran Tierney.
Mosquera has joined the Gunners in their Asia preseason tour and will most likely debut in their next game.
