Announced by Arsenal The Ricardo Calafiori!
The 22-year-old centre-back impressed during last season’s Serie A campaign for Bolognawhile he also stood out with the Italian national team at Euro 2024, from today (29/7) he will wear the shirt of the “gunners”, who formalized his acquisition!
Londoners drew from their coffers 50 million euros to complete the transfer of the young and promising defender.
Arsenal’s announcement in detail:
“Italian international Riccardo Calafiori has joined us from Serie A side Bologna on a long-term contract. The 22-year-old defender was part of Italy’s Euro 2024 squad after a season full of impressive displays at the heart of Bologna’s defence.
Ricardo started his career in the youth academy at Roma, where he spent 12 years progressing from the youth team to the first team. During his time there, he gained valuable experience on loan at fellow Italian side Genoa during the 2021/22 season.
In August 2022, the young defender, who has represented his national team at every age group, moved to Swiss side Basel, where he was a regular and made 26 league appearances that season. His high-quality performances led to a return to his homeland, with the towering defender set to join Bologna in August 2023.
Last season, Ricardo was a leading figure in their defence, emerging as one of the strongest and most consistent players in Serie A. He played an integral role in helping ‘I Rossoblu’ to an impressive fifth-place finish and Champions League qualification for first time in 60 years. Riccardo’s dominant and physical performances were not only recognized by his invitation to the Euros, but also by winning the Serie A Player of the Month for May 2024.”.
Benvenuto, Riccardo Calafiori ????
Meeting new teammates for the very first time ?? pic.twitter.com/JbUhqOBCMN
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 29, 2024
Bolstering the backline ?? pic.twitter.com/PaURTwJbci
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 29, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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