Arsenal have actually validated the finalizing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna on Monday with the Gunners manager Mikel Arteta filled with appreciation for the most recent member of his team.

The North London club have actually obtained the Italy worldwide as part of a £42m handle the Serie A side with the 22-year-old penning a five-year agreement at the Premier League club till 2029.

The finalizing of Calafiori will reinforce the Arsenal defence even more ahead of the 2024/25 project and his adaptability will be essential for Arteta throughout the season. The Italian is mainly a centre-back however can likewise include in the left-back function, which is where he will likely play.

The previous Bologna star is coming off the back of an extremely excellent season with the Italian club as the 22-year-old included in 30 Serie A matches, scoring 2 objectives and helping a more 5 as the Rossoblu protected credentials for this season’s Champions League.

This was followed by some excellent display screens at Euro 2024 for Italy and his efficiencies in Germany might have been the element that triggered Arsenal to make a main relocation for the gamer.

One man who is really thrilled to have actually got the Calafiori offer over the line is his brand-new supervisor and Arteta had lots of appreciation for the gamer upon the statement of his arrival.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta labels Riccardo Calafiori a “big personality”

Speaking about the Calafiori as part of Arsenal’s main statement of the protector, Arteta had lots of appreciation for the 22-year-old skill.

“We welcome Riccardo and his family to Arsenal. He is a great signing and gives us huge strength to reinforce our defence,” the Gunners supervisor informed Arsenal’s media group.

“Riccardo is a big personality and character, with specific skills which will make us stronger as we push to win major trophies. He 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.

“We’re looking forward to working with Riccardo, integrating him into the squad, and supporting him in the years to come.”