Arsenal sign defender Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia
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Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera (right) in action with Vitor Roque of Real Betis.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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- Arsenal signed Cristhian Mosquera, a 21-year-old central defender, from Valencia on a long-term deal for around €15 million, plus add-ons.
- Mosquera, who played 90 matches for Valencia, has joined Arsenal's tour in Singapore and Hong Kong as manager Arteta strengthens the squad.
- Arteta said Mosquera is an intelligent, pacy player who can play centrally and on both sides; he joins other Arsenal signings.
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LONDON – Arsenal have signed central defender Cristhian Mosquera from Spanish La Liga side Valencia on a long-term deal, the Premier League club said on July 24.
Details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported the 21-year-old Spaniard has signed a five-year contract for an initial fee of around €15 million (S$22.5 million), plus add-ons.
Mosquera has joined Arsenal for their tour of Singapore and Hong Kong.
He featured in 90 matches for Valencia across all competitions and played 37 of their 38 La Liga games last season to help them finish 12th.
He joins Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke among Arsenal's close-season signings.
Striker Viktor Gyokeres is also reported to be on the brink of joining the London club as manager Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad after finishing runners-up in the last three Premier League seasons.
“We’re delighted to welcome Cristhian to Arsenal. As a 21-year-old defender, Cristhian has already performed consistently well with significant experience in LaLiga,” Arteta said in a statement.
“He is an intelligent player with good pace, who can play centrally and on both sides.” REUTERS, AFP
