Arsenal accomplished their fifth summer time signing with new quantity three shirt, Cristhian Mosquera arriving the Emirates kind Valencia, Softfootball.
In line with Arsenal official web site, the Spanish U-21 defender penned a five-year contract, with an possibility for an additional 12 months on an preliminary price within the area of 15m euros (£13m).
It isn’t a typical signing which the North London staff wants as a result of they’ve the perfect defensive although within the premier league in Gabriel and Saliba for 2 consecutive seasons. And it will be tough for Mosquera to interrupt into the primary staff squad.
Mosquera was born in Spain and likewise eligible to play for Colombia. He made 34 appearances at youth stage for Spain between under-15 and under-21 ranges. He was additionally a member of the gold medal-winning squad on the 2024 Olympic Video games in Paris.
The Spain Underneath-21 worldwide joined Valencia in 2016 as a 12-year-old earlier than making his first-team debut in 2022 when he turned the youngest centre-back to play for the membership.
He made 90 appearances for Valencia and was an everyday for them final season, taking part in the total match in 37 of the membership’s 38 La Liga video games as they completed twelfth.
The Gunners have to date signed midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Actual Sociedad for £51m deal, Christian Norgaard from Brentford for £15m. Spaniard Kepa Arrizabalaga was signed for £5m from Chelsea earlier than Noni Madueke additionally arrived from the Blues for a £52m deal price.
Here’s a video of Arsenal unveiling Mosquera:
Constructing from the again.
Cristhian Mosquera is a Gunner ✍️ pic.twitter.com/ySYdBYXPY7
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 24, 2025
Mosquera is in no way a marquee signing however he is an effective participant to have as a back-up and listed below are a few of his strengths.
Defensive intelligence
As a participant with Spanish soccer philosophy his stage of intelligence could be very excessive. Mosquera is a younger, versatile, and clever defender identified for his robust tackling, good anticipation, and luxury on the ball. Whereas not a standard ball-playing center-back, he has proven enchancment in his passing and talent to hold the ball out of protection.
Defensive timing
As a result of he’s calm beneath stress, Mosquera instances his tackles excellently, significantly in one-on-one conditions, and is understood for his capability to win the ball again from opponents. He’s additionally good at studying the sport and intercepting passes. He’s a fast defender and in a position to cowl floor successfully and is helpful in nullifying counter-attacks.
Robust in duels
Mosquera is a promising younger defender with a well-rounded skillset. His aerial duel success price shouldn’t be a selected power, though that is an space that always improves with age and expertise. However he doesn’t lose many duels. He excels in one-on-one defensive conditions and he’s fast at protecting floor.
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