London, July 25 — Premier League side Arsenal have officially signed Spanish club Valencia’s defender Cristhian Mosquera, the club confirmed on Thursday.
The Spain Under-21 international has been signed for an initial fee of around £13 million, including performance-based add-ons. He has agreed to a five-year contract, with an option to extend it by another year. With this signing, Arsenal’s summer transfer spending has reached nearly £140 million (approximately USD 189 million).
Mosquera Joins as Defensive Cover
The 21-year-old Mosquera becomes Arsenal’s fifth signing of the current transfer window. He is expected to provide cover for main defenders William Saliba and Gabriel, although he is capable of playing in any defensive position.
Last season, Mosquera made 41 appearances for Valencia. He has now joined Arsenal’s squad for their ongoing pre-season tour in Singapore and Hong Kong.
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