Arsenal have secured the signing of Cristhian Mosquera and have added what they feel is a young defender with quality to add options to their backline. He has played senior football for two seasons and in 2024-25,

Mosquera’s move to Arsenal was officially confirmed on Thursday as the central defender joins from Valencia in a deal worth £13million (€15million), thus becoming the club’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window. The talented defender has signed a five-year deal in north London, with an option to extend by a further 12 months.

When Mikel Arteta spots an opportunity to get in the good books of a talented young player, he will seldom let it pass by. Even during the contract signing ceremony of Arsenal 's newest signing, Cristhian Mosquera, the Gunners boss produced a comical moment which could also help him secure a promising prospect.

CRISTHIAN MOSQUERA’S dad was filmed crying with happiness after watching his son’s Arsenal welcome video. The Spanish defender completed a £13million deal from Valencia on Thursday,

Valencia have been left unimpressed by Mikel Arteta’s joke about signing Cristhian Mosquera’s younger brother Julian. That’s according to Estadio Deportivo, who cover the ‘threat’ from Arsenal today and how it won’t have gone down well back in Valencia.

Although Arsenal has not yet announced his signing, Christian Mosquera is a Gunner in all respects and only needs to finalize some paperwork for the London club to present him. In the meantime, the center-back has bid farewell to Valencia's fans today through a letter on his Instagram account.

Jakub Kiwior may get the nod in the heart of defence, potentially alongside new signing Mosquera. In midfield, Martin Zubimendi impressed off the bench against AC Milan and so could start with his former Real Sociedad team-mates Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino.