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Arsenal Signs Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia

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Cristhian Mosquera is switching sides.

Arsenal has confirmed the signing of the 21-year-old Spanish professional footballer from Valencia for an initial fee of €15 million (£13m).

Cristhian Mosquera,Sources have told ESPN that Mosquera has signed a five-year deal to June 2030 with the option for a further 12 months.

ESPN has also been told the fee could rise to something in the region of €20m if all performance-related add-ons are met.

Mosquera becomes Arsenal’s fifth summer signing after Martín Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga with their total outlay in the region of £140m.

Mosquera flew out to Singapore to join up with the Arsenal squad on tour in Asia after negotiations led by sporting director Andrea Berta, with manager Mikel Arteta also involved in discussions.

He made 90 appearances for Valencia and sources have told ESPN that Mosquera is viewed internally as one of the brightest young defensive talents in Europe, primarily as a right-sided player but with an ability to play anywhere across the back line.

Arsenal Complete Signing of Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad

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Martín Zubimendi is upgrading his arsenal…

Arsenal have completed the signing of the 26-year-old highly rated Spanish midfielder from Real Sociedad, the club have announced.

Martín Zubimendi The north London club beat opposition from top European outfits after triggering Zubimendi’s €60 million ($67m) release clause.

His contract at Real Sociedad was due to expire in June 2027.

A source told ESPN that Real Madrid tried to sign Zubimendi when Xabi Alonso replaced Carlo Ancelotti in May, but a deal with Arsenal had already been struck in March.

Zubimendi had the chance to move to the Premier League a year ago having been Liverpool‘s top choice in defensive midfield.

However, he turned down the transfer, opting instead to remain atReal Sociedad for the 2024-25 season, a decision he later said was “the right one.

A Sociedad youth product, Zubimendi spent five years with the first team, making over 170 appearances across all competitions.

The San Sebastián-born player had reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid this summer after strong performances in LaLiga, and with Spain at Euro 2024.

In the final against England, he came on in place of injured Rodri at half-time and shone in the deep-lying midfield role as Spain went on to win 2-1.

Manchester City also tracked Zubimendi after Rodri sustained a serious knee injury in September.

It’s believed Mikel Arteta played a key role in talks with Zubimendi to convince the player to join Arsenal this summer.

 

Zubimendi will join his former Real Sociedad teammate Mikel Merino, who signed for the club last summer.

Spain’s Rodri Named Best Player of the 2024 European Championships, Lamine Yamal Named Best Young Player

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Rodri is officially the best…

The 28-year-old Spanish professional footballer, who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Spain national team, has been named as the best player of the European Championships, with team-mate Lamine Yamal winning the best young player of the tournament award.

RodriRodri started in six of his nation’s seven matches throughout the tournament, only sitting out the final group stage victory — which Spain 1-0, having already qualified for the last 16 stage.

Rodri man was influential for his nation throughout Euro 2024, even scoring in the round-of-16 victory over Georgia.

Rodri was taken off injured at halftime in the final after suffering hamstring discomfort in the first half, being replaced by Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad.

Meanwhile, Barcelona forward Yamal — who had a tournament-high four assists — was named as the young player of the European Championships, awarded to the best player aged 22 or younger, having celebrated his 17th birthday on Saturday.

His Barcelona teammate Pedri, who was injured in the quarterfinal victory over Germany, won the award in Euro 2020.

Spain defeated England 2-1 in the final with goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal. Luis de la Fuente’s side had previously defeated hosts Germany and pre-tournament favorites France on their path to Sunday’s decider in Berlin.

Rodri’s award caps off his successful club season as he helped Manchester City to win the Premier League title, with the only defeat in which he played for club or country throughout the season the FA Cup final loss to Manchester United in late May.