Arsenal Secures Promising Defender Mosquera in €15m Deal

July 16, 2025 – Arsenal Football Club has finalized a significant transfer move, agreeing to sign Valencia’s 20-year-old defender Cristhian Mosquera for an initial €15 million, with add-ons potentially pushing the total fee to under €20 million. The deal, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, marks a strategic addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad as the club prepares for its pre-season tour of Asia.

Mosquera, a Spain U-21 international, has impressed with his consistency, playing 90 minutes in 37 of Valencia’s 38 La Liga matches last season. The versatile centre-back, capable of operating on either side of the defense, is set to undergo a medical today, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with personal terms already agreed on a long-term contract. Arsenal aims to have the transfer completed in time for Mosquera to join the squad for their upcoming tour.

This signing aligns with Arsenal’s recent approach of investing in young talent, following the acquisitions of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard. The move underscores the club’s focus on building a competitive future, with Mosquera poised to challenge established defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. The transfer window continues to heat up as clubs finalize their squads for the new season.