Mosquera: Arsenal s aim is to win everything; I m adapting well to the Premier League

Hupu News on October 10 Mosquera, the central defender of the Spanish U21 national team, accepted an interview with "AS" before the friendly match against Norway. As an Olympic champion, he is the captain of this generation of young players.

How does it feel to wear the captain’s armband?

It feels very good. During the last training camp, they told me that I would be the captain. It's an honor to be honest. I am the most experienced player in the U21s and I know that comes with responsibility.

What responsibilities?

Mainly to pass on my experience to new team members. I've known our coach for a while and I know the direction he wants things to go and I have to lead the team on the defensive line as well.

The change in your identity accompanies your new phase at Arsenal. How are you adapting to it?

I feel very good at the club and in the city. From the first time Arteta spoke to me, I had no hesitation in joining Arsenal. There's a really good group of players here, and there's a lot of Spanish-speaking players that helped me adjust.

What was it like guarding Djekeresh in training?

He is a beast and training with him will help improve the level of defenders. There are great players in Valencia, but training with such a top level player is a huge leap.

Did you also feel this level of improvement during the game?

The Premier League is very different, but I like it very much. I'm fine with it. Arteta always asks me after games if I feel good and if I am tired, and I feel very good. I grew up with the La Liga style but people always told me that with the way I played, I would be suitable for the Premier League and I think they were right.

I guess the most difficult thing at Arsenal is to compete with Saliba and Gabriel for a position.

When I signed for Arsenal, I knew I would meet them, two top players in the world, but the idea of ​​​​the club is to let all high-level players compete together in order to go further.

Has Arsenal made it clear that their goal is the Champions League?

Yes, our goal is to win everything. We have a very good team and we have the ability.

You are also facing fierce competition in the national team. When do you expect to enter the adult national team?

I focus on my performance in the club and don’t worry or be anxious about other things. Day-to-day performance is something I can control, the rest will follow.

Heizen, Kubasi, Jarek and you, can you imagine the combination of these four central defenders in the 2030 World Cup?

Spain has very good central defenders, both now and in the future. I need to work hard to carve out a place for myself.

As captain and eligible to play for Colombia, what would you say to Fernandez Pardo (another player with dual citizenship)?

I don’t know much about him, we worked together in the U21 national team last year, but other than that I don’t know much.

Did Colombia try to contact you again?

Like I told you, all I can do is focus on my club and the doors are opening one by one.

What do you think of Valencia now?

People will always miss their former home. It is going through a complicated moment, but I believe this is only a temporary difficulty. They have a great team and great fans.

Valencia fans are angry about your transfer?

I know the Valencia fans very well and I know they are very demanding. They want their best players to stay and fight for a higher position, which is where the club should be, so of course I understand them, but I also tell them don't worry, they have a great squad.