Arsenal buys Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna
Jul 29, 2024 | 2:03 PM
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal signed Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna on Monday.
The English Premier League club did not confirm the fee for 22-year-old Calafiori or the length of contract, but media reports said he agreed on a five-year deal, and Arsenal paid 42 million pounds ($54 million).
“He is a great signing and gives us huge strength to reinforce our defense,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. “Riccardo is a big personality and character, with specific skills, which will make us stronger as we push to win major trophies.”
Calafiori is a versatile defender who can play as center back or left back. He was part of Italy’s squad at the European Championship this summer.
