Valencia have made a decisive move to secure the future of highly-rated Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera by tabling a new contract offer amid growing pressure from Premier League giants Arsenal.
According to reports from AS, the La Liga club presented the new deal on Tuesday, seeking to ward off external interest and tie the Spain U21 international to a long-term future at the Mestalla.
The new offer includes a substantial pay increase and a multi-year extension to Mosquera’s current deal, which runs until 2026.
If accepted, the 21-year-old would be elevated significantly within Valencia’s wage structure, a clear signal of how highly the club values his role in their future plans.
Valencia’s urgency comes in response to strong interest from Arsenal, who have been monitoring Mosquera as part of their summer transfer strategy.
With Mikel Arteta’s side looking to reinforce their defensive line, the young centre-back has emerged as a top target, prompting Valencia to act swiftly.
The renewed contract offer is part of a broader retention strategy initiated by newly appointed Chief Executive, Ron Gourlay [formerly of Chelsea], who has been tasked with stabilizing and strengthening the squad.
The club’s focus will also turn to renewing deals for other key young players such as Javi Guerra, Diego López, and César Tárrega in the coming weeks.
Mosquera, who has impressed with his composure and maturity in defence despite his age, has become a symbol of Valencia’s youth-driven rebuild.
With top clubs circling and his profile rising, the next few weeks could prove pivotal for both the player’s future and the direction of the club’s transfer policy.
