Cristhian Mosquera has revealed talks with Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta were “key” to him joining Arsenal. The defender completed his move to the Gunners from Valencia on Thursday as part of a deal that is worth an initial £13million.

Cristhian Mosquera became Arsenal's fifth signing of the off season on Thursday after completing a move from Valencia. The Spain Under 21 defender cost a reported 13 million pounds ($17.5 million) and signed a five-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.

Arsenal have announced the signing of Cristhian Mosquera; the 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the Emirates; Arsenal will pay an initial fee of £13m plus add-ons for Mosquera, who will provi