Arsenal have made a bold summer move, signing 21-year-old defensive star Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia on a five-year deal, with the transfer fee reportedly around €15 million (£13 million).

The versatile Spanish defender, capable of playing both centre-back and right-back, steps in as a direct replacement for Takehiro Tomiyasu, who recently parted ways with the club by mutual consent.

Speaking to Arsenal’s official website, Mosquera couldn’t hide his excitement:

> “This means the world to me. So much work has gone into this moment. I just couldn’t let it pass me by.”



> “I’m joining a historic, giant club. The moment you walk in with your family, you can feel the magnitude of Arsenal.”



> “Things have moved faster than I ever imagined in my career. I’ve had to grow up quickly. This move is my next big step to keep learning and getting better.”



Arsenal fans, get ready — Mosquera’s rise is no fluke. He’s bringing La Liga polish and Premier League ambition to North London, one clean sheet at a time.