Italian defensive footballer Riccardo Calafiori has joined Arsenal in the summer transfer window in 2024 from Italian side Bologna. Does the Bologna - Arsenal route look familiar? Not surprisingly, the Canaries weren't hunting for reinforcements in the Italian back-row for the first time. Already in 2021, Arsenal have signed a Japanese defender from Bologna Takehiro Tomiyasu. But back to the Italian international who came to north London as a foundation player. The intense competition and relatively frequent health problems may have made Calafiori's first year at Emirates Stadium difficult, but on the other hand, the burly defender certainly did not disappoint in his first season. He won the fans over in his debut start at Manchester City, where he scored a beautiful goal from the left-back position, which subsequently won the North London club's official website the award for goal of the month for September. Of course, Riccardo Calafiori's Arsenal career is not just about one goal. The Italian quickly adapted to the Canaries' style of play and almost immediately became one of the main contenders for the left wing-back position. In terms of footballing qualities, he is particularly adorned with strength, overview and superior technique.
Basic information
| Full name | Riccardo Calafiori |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Date of birth | 19. 5. 2002 |
| Preferred leg | Left |
| Jersey number | 33 |
| At Arsenal since | 29. 7. 2024 |
| Contract to | 30. 6. 2029 |
| Health status | available |
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