Arsenal Defender Mosquera Expected to Debut in Singapore Friendly

Arsenal's new signing Cristhian Mosquera, a 21-year-old defender from Valencia, is set to make his debut in the upcoming pre-season friendly against Newcastle in Singapore. Mosquera completed his transfer for an initial £13 million and has already joined the squad, training ahead of the match. His inclusion is timely due to fitness concerns for other defenders like Jurrien Timber and Gabriel Magalhães, potentially pairing with Jakub Kiwior in defense. The match will also see a reshuffled midfield featuring Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard, and Mikel Merino, with Kai Havertz likely to lead the attack. Arsenal is using the pre-season tour to integrate new players and assess squad depth as they prepare for the 2025/26 season. The club hopes Mosquera’s composure and ball-playing ability will make him a long-term successor in their defense.