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Valencia Eyes Copete Signing Following Mosquera’s Arsenal Move

Valencia is using the €20 million fee from the defender’s departure to fast-track talks for Mallorca centre-back José Manuel Arias Copete.

Overview

  • Christian Mosquera completed his medicals in London and has linked up with Arsenal’s preseason squad in Asia.
  • The 21-year-old academy graduate joins Arsenal for €15 million plus up to €4 million in easily met variables after rejecting a contract renewal.
  • Mosquera shared an emotional farewell on social media, thanking coaches, teammates and fans and reflecting on 90 first-team appearances and his 2024 Olympic gold with Spain.
  • Valencia has entered advanced negotiations with Real Mallorca to sign left-footed centre-back José Manuel Arias Copete in a deal expected to exceed €3 million.
  • His departure leaves coach Carlos Corberán with only César Tárrega and Mouctar Diakhaby as senior centre-backs until further reinforcements arrive.