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.

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,

Cristhian Mosquera is en route from London to Singapore to join up with Arsenal’s pre-season tour, having spent the last few days finalising a move from Valencia. The Athletic reported on July 14 that Arsenal were working to complete a deal for the centre-back,

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.

Arsenal have just confirmed the signing of Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, who admits two former Gunners players sold the “huge” club to him. Arsenal announced Cristhian Mosquera’s arrival on Thursday afternoon, days after the Gunners agreed a £17million fee for Mosquera.

Valencia have reportedly viewed a comment by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as a 'threat' following the sale of Cristhian Mosquera...😳

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta praises 'intelligent' Cristhian Mosquera as debut planned after £13m deal is completed - Gunners have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of the Spain U21 internat

Cristhian Mosquera had a busy first day as an Arsenal player, and you can see what he got up to in our behind-the-scenes special. The talented centre-back joins us from Valencia where he came through the academy to make 90 appearances, and that prompted us to complete a deal to bring him to north London.