Valencia midfielder Cristhian Mosquera is reportedly on the verge of joining Arsenal in a deal worth £13 million plus add-ons, and the 21-year-old will sign a five-year contract.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Cristhian Mosquera will soon undergo his medical tests to complete a move to Arsenal, “with documents in place between the clubs”. The 21-year-old Valencia defensive prospect will sign a long-term contract when he moves to the North London club.
Meanwhile, a report by Sky Sports has revealed more details about the upcoming move, and the Gunners will fork out a base fee worth £13 million plus add-ons to seal the deal. As for Mosquera, the Spaniard will sign a five-year contract, and he has already confirmed his departure from the Mestalla.
Cristhian Mosquera and his career so far
Cristhian Mosquera has seen his stock soar since breaking into the first-team squad at Valencia CF. The Alicante native has been a game-changer for his club and country in the last few years, winning the gold medal with Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympics while being a rare bright spot for Los Che.
The Spanish defensive prospect has already turned out nearly 100 times thus far for Valencia while chipping in with one goal. Meanwhile, Mosquera’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. The highly-rated defender has chosen his next destination, and Arsenal will sign him from Valencia in the summer transfer window.
London calling
Arsenal’s interest in signing Cristhian Mosquera is somewhat confusing, yet it makes sense. Mikel Arteta has two world-class centre-backs in his squad, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba forging the most solid central defensive partnership in the Premier League. However, the latter has constantly been a target for European bigwigs, compelling Arsenal to seek a long-term central defensive solution.
So, Mosquera has been a viable target for Arsenal, and he will soon complete his move to the Emirates. The Premier League giants have agreed to pay a base fee of £13 million to Valencia to sign the 21-year-old Spaniard, and the deal will also include add-ons. The Olympics 2024 gold medalist has already confirmed his impending departure from the Mestalla.
Personal terms were never an issue with Mosquera, and he will sign a five-year contract when he moves to the Emirates in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Gunners have scheduled the Spanish defender’s medical tests, and he should complete the move before the pre-season campaign begins.