Italian star Riccardo Calafiori is on the verge of joining Arsenal in a €50 million transfer, snubbing interest from Real Madrid, Juventus, and even another Premier League club (unidentified) according to Sky Sports.
The 22-year-old defender, considered a breakout star at Euro 2024 with Italy, had his heart set on an Emirates switch despite offers from European powerhouses. This eagerness to play under Mikel Arteta suggests the deal is very close, but not officially finalized yet.
Calafiori impressed at the Euros, arguably Italy’s standout performer despite their early exit. His versatility as a center-back, left-back, right-back, and even a left winger adds further value to the transfer.
With questions surrounding Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior at left-back, Calafiori could immediately challenge for a starting spot under Arteta. He’s coming off a strong season with Bologna, making 37 appearances with 2 goals and 5 assists, and helped them secure Champions League qualification.
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