Mikel Arteta OFFICIALLY welcomes brand new signing to Arsenal

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has opened up and admitted that he is very excited that ARSENAL have completed the signing of Spanish star Cristhian Mosquera this week, admitting that he believes the defender will fit into the squad.

The defender completed his move to the Gunners from Valencia on Thursday as part of a deal that is worth an initial £13million, and Mosquera arrives with a growing reputation after missing just one of Valencia’s 38 league games last season.

The 21-year-old has been tipped for a big future and he hopes to fulfil his potential at Arsenal, and after making the move to the Emirates, Arteta confirmed that he also sees the 21-year-old as an option to operate as a full-back on both flanks.

Arteta said: “We’re delighted to welcome Cristhian to Arsenal. As a 21-year-old defender, Cristhian has already performed consistently well with significant experience in La Liga. He is an intelligent player with good pace, who can play centrally and on both sides.

“He is a young player with exciting talent and enormous potential, who will fit well into our squad as we continue to prepare for next season.

“Cristhian adds good quality to our squad, and we look forward to working with him and making him feel at home with us.

“From all of us, we welcome Cristhian and his family to the club.”

Arsenal Sporting Director Andrea Berta has delivered his verdict on Cristhian Mosquera’s arrival.

Berta said: “We’re very happy and excited to have signed a hugely talented young player in Cristhian Mosquera. We identified Cristhian as one of the strongest young defenders in European football, and he is an important signing for our future.

“Cristhian is a versatile defender who will strengthen our squad. We cannot wait to see him playing for us. Together with everyone at the club, we warmly welcome Cristhian and his family to Arsenal.”

Mosquera, who will wear the No3 shirt for ARSENAL, has joined up with the squad on the pre-season tour in Asia and could make his debut as early as Sunday against Newcastle.

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