Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera has been called up for the first time to the senior Spain national team in the latest squad announcement before the World Cup. At 21 years old, the player, who also holds a Colombian passport, is included in Luis de la Fuente's list. Despite already having 14 caps for Spain's U21 team, his loyalty at the senior level remained uncertain… and even now it is not fully decided. Although he has been called up for La Roja, Mosquera, who transferred from Valencia to Arsenal in the summer for around 15 million euros, will still be eligible to represent Colombia even if he plays for Spain in the upcoming friendly matches. In an interview in October, Mosquera addressed his international situation: "When I was 14 or 15 years old, Spain contacted me. At that time, I don't remember having conversations with Colombia. For now, I have continued my normal process with Spain. But I am not closing the door on anyone. I try to continue with my day-to-day at my club and let the doors open when they need to open." This season, the young defender has already participated in 25 matches for Arsenal, serving as an alternative to the starting center-backs William Saliba and Gabriel. Before moving to England, he made 90 appearances for the La Liga team.
Colombia Arsenal Cristhian Mosquera remains central to this story.
Colombia Arsenal Cristhian Mosquera remains central to this story.
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