Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia for an preliminary payment of €15 million (£13m).
Sources have instructed ESPN that the 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal to June 2030 with the choice for an additional 12 months.
ESPN has additionally been instructed the payment might rise to one thing within the area of €20m if all performance-related add-ons are met.
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Mosquera turns into Arsenal’s fifth summer season signing after Martín Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga with their complete outlay within the area of £140m.
Mosquera flew out to Singapore to affix up with the Arsenal squad on tour in Asia after negotiations led by sporting director Andrea Berta, with supervisor Mikel Arteta additionally concerned in discussions.
He made 90 appearances for Valencia and sources have instructed ESPN that Mosquera is considered internally as one of many brightest younger defensive abilities in Europe, primarily as a right-sided participant however with a capability to play wherever throughout the again line.
