Premier League giants Arsenal have formally introduced the signing of Italy worldwide Riccardo Calafiori on a everlasting switch from Bologna.
The 22-year-old joins the Gunners in a everlasting deal for a reported payment of just below €50m (£42m) together with add-ons. He has reportedly signed a five-year contract, operating till the summer time of 2029, with a wage packet of round €4m per season.
Calafiori spent the 2023-24 season again in Serie A with Bologna, the place he helped the Rossoblu return to the Champions League for the primary time in over 60 years.
He additionally began in all however considered one of Italy’s matches at EURO 2024 this summer time after impressing CT Luciano Spalletti over the course of the season.
The previous Roma teen arrived within the UK for his medical on Saturday morning, and has since flown out to the USA to hitch up along with his new teammates and coach Mikel Arteta on the group’s pre-season camp.
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What Arsenal stated about Calafiori
“It has been a fantastic group effort in finishing this switch and we welcome Riccardo to the household,” Arsenal sporting director Edu stated in a press release on the membership web site.
“We recognized Riccardo as a part of our technique to signal gamers who match our profile and can reinforce our squad to compete on the highest stage. He’s 22 however brings high quality and expertise. He’ll shortly develop into being an Arsenal participant.
“Riccardo has constantly proven his high quality for his membership and nation. He was the most effective gamers in Serie A final season, and gave sturdy performances for Italy within the Euros this summer time. Mikel and our coaches are excited to begin working with Riccardo, and all of us look ahead to seeing him in our shirt.”
Calafiori joins Arsenal after 12 months with Bologna. The Rossoblu had paid a payment of a payment of round €4m to deliver him again from Basel within the Swiss Tremendous League this time final summer time.
Calafiori had grown up taking part in within the youth ranks for Roma, making his senior debut for the membership in 2020. The Giallorossi are additionally set to obtain a reduce of Bologna’s switch payment from Arsenal.
Calafiori joins fellow Azzurri worldwide Jorginho on the Emirates, and can also be a stone’s throw away from Italy colleagues Guglielmo Vicario and Future Udogie at Tottenham.
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