Cristhian Mosquera’s highly anticipated move to Arsenal is now on the verge of completion, with the 21-year-old defender having departed Valencia early this morning. According to _Marca_, Mosquera boarded a private jet at approximately 7:30am local time from Valencia Airport, heading to London where he is expected to undergo a medical and finalise his transfer to the Premier League giants.
The Spanish centre-back is set to sign a long-term contract with Arsenal, marking the culmination of weeks of negotiations between the clubs. While personal terms have long been agreed, this trip signals the final stage of the transfer process. Mosquera is expected to complete his medical examinations later today before being officially unveiled as Arsenal’s latest summer signing.
Mikel Arteta has played a pivotal role in bringing Mosquera to North London. Sources close to the deal have confirmed that the Arsenal manager personally contacted the player to outline his vision and explain the role he sees for Mosquera within the squad. The conversation is believed to have had a significant impact on the young defender, who was already intrigued by Arsenal’s growing reputation for developing young talent.
Arteta’s hands-on approach was a major factor in swaying Mosquera, who had attracted interest from several clubs across Europe. The Arsenal boss has made it clear that the Spain youth international will be given a platform to grow, with opportunities to learn alongside the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães while still having a realistic chance of competing for first-team minutes.
Mosquera, who came through Valencia’s academy after joining at age 12, made 25 La Liga appearances last season and has earned a reputation as one of Spain’s brightest young defensive talents. His composure, physical strength, and ability to read the game have made him a standout performer in an otherwise inconsistent Valencia side.
The fee for the transfer is expected to be around €15 million plus performance-related add-ons, bringing the total package to under €20 million. It’s considered a smart piece of business by Arsenal, who continue to invest in young talent as part of their long-term squad strategy.
Mosquera’s move comes at a time when Arsenal are actively reshaping their defensive unit, aiming to add quality depth to support their first-choice pairing and boost their chances in a demanding campaign that will include both Premier League and Champions League football.
As the 21-year-old touches down in London, excitement among the Arsenal faithful is building. The club’s fans are eager to see how the young Spaniard will integrate into Arteta’s high-intensity, possession-based system — and whether he can be the next breakout star at the Emirates Stadium.
An official announcement is expected within the next 24 to 48 hours, pending the successful completion of medical checks. All signs now point to Cristhian Mosquera becoming Arsenal’s latest signing in what is shaping up to be a decisive summer for the Gunners.
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