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.

Arsenal have signed young centre-back Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia on a long-term deal. The Spain Under-21 international will bolster manager Mikel Arteta’s defensive options ahead of the new

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Valencia centre back Cristhian Mosquera on a long-term contract. The 21-year-old adds further depth to an Arsenal backline that already boasts the likes of William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Riccardo Calafiori among others, and will wear the number three shirt in north London.