Arsenal are looking to add a defender to their ranks, and Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera has emerged as Andrea Berta’s leading target.
Jorrel Hato has been heavily linked with Arsenal, but the Gunners hierarchy may harbour concerns about how the Dutchman could impact Myles Lewis-Skelly’s development.
Thus, they’ve turned their attention to pursuing Valencia’s up-and-coming star, who is an out-and-out centre-back.
Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Mosquera, as they look to secure their defensive reinforcement as early in the window as possible.
So, with the Gunners considering making a move for the starlet, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Cristhian Mosquera.
Who is Cristhian Mosquera?
Cristhian Mosquera is a professional footballer for Valencia, and has spent his entire career to date with the La Liga giants.
Joining the Spanish side at the age of 12, Mosquera has developed through the ranks at the Mestalla, enjoying his breakthrough into the side in the 2023/24 season.
How old is Cristhian Mosquera?
Cristhian Mosquera was born on June 27, 2004, which makes him 21 years old at the time of writing.
He’s still very early in his professional career and has several years ahead of him.
Cristhian Mosquera height
In terms of height, Cristhian Mosquera measures in at approximately 1.88 metres tall, or roughly six feet and two inches.
Where is Cristhian Mosquera from?
Cristhian Mosquera was born in Alicante, Spain, to Colombian parents.
The youngster has featured for the Spanish national team at under-15, 16, 18, 19, 21 and 23 level.
Cristhian Mosquera position
Cristhian Mosquera is predominantly a right-sided centre-back, although he has also featured on the left side several times throughout his short career so far.
He’s also been deployed as a right-back at various points.
What foot is Cristhian Mosquera?
Despite being comfortable on the left-hand side, Cristhian Mosquera is right-footed.
That said, he has a strong weak foot and is adept at passing with both.
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Cristhian Mosquera stats
Featuring in and starting in 37 of Valencia’s 38 La Liga matches last season, Cristhian Mosquera showed remarkable durability for such a young player.
Netting just once in these matches, he’ll hope to become more of a goal threat from set-pieces as he develops.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | 1 | 0 |
Cristhian Mosquera to Arsenal transfer details
Arsenal have been admirers of Cristhian Mosquera for some time and are now pushing to secure a deal for him, as per The Athletic.
The defender is said to be valued at around £17 million.
Does Cristhian Mosquera have a release clause?
Cristhian Mosquera does have a release clause in his Valencia contract, with every player in La Liga obliged to have one.
It’s said to be around €20 million (£17 million), although conflicting reports indicate it could be as high as €25 million (£21 million).
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