CRISTHIAN MOSQUERA’S dad was filmed crying with happiness after watching his son’s Arsenal welcome video.
The Spanish defender completed a £13million deal from Valencia on Thursday, penning a five-year contract.
Cristhian Mosquera has put pen to paperGetty
He brought his family with him for his welcome dayGetty
His father was overcome with emotion when he watched his son’s welcome videoArsenal
Arteta had fun with Mosquera’s brother tooArsenal
Mosquera (right) is already training with ArsenalAFP
Arsenal have since posted behind the scenes footage of the 21-year-old’s introduction to the Emirates.
The clips include a wholesome moment Mosquera’s father covers his face and cries after watching his son’s welcome video.
As the lights come on after the video and everyone finishes clapping, the camera pans to his dad sat with his hands over his eyes.
“You ok, Dad?” someone is heard asking him as it dawned on him that his son was going to play for the Premier League club.
Mosquera is then seen signing his deal, alongside manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta.
Berta is heard saying to the new signing: “Your dad stayed outside… he’s crying!”
The new Gunner’s younger brother was also in attendance, and another clip shows Arteta guiding him towards a contract on the table.
After telling him to take a photo with it, he explains: “For the future, because he’s very good!”
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Spain Under-21 star Mosquera is Arteta’s first defensive recruit of the window.
He is set to provide both cover and competition for William Saliba on the right side of the Gunners’ defence next season.
Arsenal have also recruited Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke.
The Gunners have also finally agreed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon.
Arteta wants the striker – who has been given an iconic shirt number – to join the squad on their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong “immediately”.
Arsenal face Newcastle in Singapore in a pre-season friendly on Sunday.
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