Spain u21

Sporting Director Andrea Berta: Arsenal have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia on a long-term contract. The 21-year-old arrives after an impressive spell in La Liga, where he became a mainstay of Valencia’s backline.

Mosquera, who came through Valencia’s academy after joining at the age of 12, made 90 appearances for the club across all competitions. He made his first-team debut in the Copa del Rey at just 17 in January 2022, before making his La Liga debut days later in a 1-1 draw against Sevilla. Promoted to the senior squad ahead of the 2023/24 season, Mosquera went on to start 37 of the 38 league matches last season, completing every minute of those appearances.

Born in Spain but also eligible to represent Colombia, Mosquera has 34 youth international caps for Spain between the under-15 and under-21 levels. He was also part of the gold medal-winning squad at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.