Arsenal have officially completed the signing of 21-year-old centre-back Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia. The Spanish defender, who also offers versatility at right-back, has joined on a long-term contract. Media sources report the initial fee at approximately €15 million (around £13 million), with potential add-ons .
Mosquera will now proudly wear Arsenal’s well-known No. 3 shirt, previously donned by Kieran Tierney . His arrival marks Arsenal’s fifth addition of the summer, joining the ranks of Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Nørgaard, and Noni Madueke .
With 90 senior appearances for Valencia — including 37 full La Liga matches last season — Mosquera brings both experience and composure to the backline . Manager Mikel Arteta praised his "intelligence, pace and positional flexibility at centre-back and right-back," noting that Mosquera is a valuable asset amid Arsenal’s efforts to strengthen squad depth following injuries .
Arsenal’s record shows that their No. 3 jersey was vacated on June 30, 2025, when Kieran Tierney departed the club . Mosquera’s signing helps fill that void, ensuring a seamless transition ahead of the upcoming season’s challenges.
Though not expected to be an immediate starter, Mosquera offers dependable cover behind William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães — whose injuries hampered last season’s campaign . He has already joined the squad on their pre-season tour in Asia, and may feature in upcoming fixtures in Singapore and Hong Kong.
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