{"id":23674,"date":"2024-07-29T17:52:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T17:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=23674"},"modified":"2024-07-30T11:20:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T11:20:34","slug":"riccardo-calafiori-joins-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=23674","title":{"rendered":"Riccardo Calafiori joins Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arsenal have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of Italian international Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The deal, worth up to \u00a342 million, sees the 22-year-old pen a five-year contract with the Gunners.<\/p>\n

Calafiori, who impressed at Euro 2024, is versatile enough to play as a central defender or left-back.<\/p>\n

He enjoyed a standout season with Bologna, contributing significantly to their Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really happy to be here,\u201d said Calafiori. \u201cI waited a lot.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope we are going to do something great this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his delight at securing Calafiori\u2019s signature, highlighting the defender\u2019s character and ability to strengthen the team\u2019s push for major trophies.<\/p>\n

Arteta described Calafiori as a \u201cgreat signing\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cRiccardo is a big personality and character, with specific skills which will make us stronger as we push to win major trophies,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to working with Riccardo, integrating him into the squad, and supporting him in the years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

The post Riccardo Calafiori joins Arsenal<\/a> first appeared on 3News<\/a>.<\/p>

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