OFFICIAL announcement made – Arsenal welcome Brand new signing to Emirates on five-year deal

Italy international Riccardo Calafiori has joined us from Serie A side Bologna on a long-term contract.

Arsenal posted on the club website: ‘The 22-year-old defender was a member of the Azzurri squad at Euro 2024, after a season full of impressive performances at the heart of Bologna’s defence.

‘Riccardo started his career in the youth academy at Roma, where he spent 12 years developing from the youth set-up into 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 resulted in a return to his homeland, with the imposing defender transferring to Bologna in August 2023

‘Riccardo will wear the number 33 shirt and has travelled to the US to join up with his new teammates in Philadelphia, as we continue our preparations ahead of the 2024/25 season.

‘Our next match is against Liverpool on Wednesday, July 31, and a limited amount of tickets are still available. You can also stream the game live on our channels by purchasing a Match Pass.

‘Everyone at ARSENAL welcomes Riccardo to the club.’

Bacary Sagna has praised the Gunners chase for Calafiori – He told Paddy Power: “Riccardo Calafiori is very good – I’ve followed him a lot in Serie A this season.

“I’ve seen a lot of Bologna games, and he’s one of the reasons they were able to qualify for the Champions League.

“He’s calm and composed on the ball – he can break lines by committing and help the side out offensively.  He’d be a fantastic player for Arsenal – any club he would join, he would be a fantastic addition.”

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