Mosquera: Arteta played a very important role in the transfer to Arsenal

In an exclusive interview with The Athletic, Arsenal defender Mosquera recalled the game against Liverpool in August, Arteta's role in his signing and other topics.

On the game against Liverpool in August, which was your second Premier League game, Saliba had to come off after the first five minutes due to an ankle injury

Moskra: "It's crazy, I've never played there before in a Premier League game, but to play in this way is incredible. I felt calm."

On your decision to join Arsenal

Moskra: "Arteta played a very important role in our success. During the conversation, the coach and I quickly established a tacit understanding. That confidence, that assurance when he talked to me, made my decision. Most importantly, he had so much faith in me. He said he saw what I was capable of and said I was exactly what he needed. "

Arsenal sporting director Berta also played a role in your transfer

Mosquera: "He has done a great job. Look at the players in our team, one after another, it is an incredible lineup. . The club and the team are capable of doing great things, thanks in large part to Andrea (Berta). "

Regarding the circumstances of your move from Valencia to Arsenal, Valencia's statement noted that your transfer was "based on the player's clear and unambiguous desire to not renew his contract and to join Arsenal."

Mosquera: "It's a bit complicated, because when a person leaves a place where he has been for many years, he always wants to take something good back with him. However, the club reserves the right to decide the content of the statement. "

"I have already said that I will not say anything bad about this club that has given me so much and no one can take away the 'Valencianism' that I developed while growing up in Valencia. "

"Coming to Arsenal from Valencia is helpful because Valencia is a very demanding club. They haven't been as good as they should be in recent years, but everything around the club is the best. "