Riccardo Calafiori has officially signed a five-year contract with Arsenal, completing a transfer valued at approximately £42 million from Bologna.
This move not only bolsters Arsenal’s defensive options but also signifies a strategic enhancement to Mikel Arteta's squad as the new season approaches.
Calafiori, who is versatile in his defensive roles, can operate effectively as both a centre-back and a left-back. His signing ends weeks of intense speculation linking the 22-year-old Italian with a move to the Gunners.
In an enthusiastic reaction to his new chapter, Calafiori expressed his disbelief and excitement upon meeting Arsenal’s head coach, Mikel Arteta. He remarked, “Is this real?”
This sense of awe underscores the significance of this transfer for the young defender, who is eager to contribute to Arsenal’s ambitions in the forthcoming season.
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