Arsenal has completed the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The English Premier League club did not confirm the fee for 22-year-old Calafiori or the length of contract. But media reports say he has a five-year deal and Arsenal has paid 42 million pounds.
FILE - Italy’s Riccardo Calafiori controls the ball during a Group B match between Spain and Italy at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, June 20, 2024. Arsenal signed Calafiori from Bologna on Monday, July 29. The English Premier League club did not confirm the fee for 22-year-old Calafiori or the length of contract, but media reports said he agreed on a five-year deal, and Arsenal paid 42 million pounds .
“He is a great signing and gives us huge strength to reinforce our defense,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. “Riccardo is a big personality and character, with specific skills, which will make us stronger as we push to win major trophies.” Calafiori is a versatile defender who can play as center back or left back. He was part of Italy’s squad at the European Championship this summer.
“He has already shown great development in recent seasons with his performances for both Bologna and Italy, with his progression and development in the past year being really impressive,” Arteta added.
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