Despite interest from other Premier League clubs, Juventus, and Real Madrid in recent weeks, Arsenal secured his signature, with the Italian club setting a fee of £42.1 million for the highly-rated centre-back.
Calafiori, who initially started as a left-back at AS Roma before transitioning to a central role with Bologna, is expected to strengthen Arsenal’s defense, particularly in the left-back position—a spot that has been a concern for the team in recent seasons.
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Now in the United States, Calafiori has joined Mikel Arteta’s squad for pre-season training and might make his debut in the upcoming friendly against Liverpool on July 31 in Philadelphia.
Arteta expressed enthusiasm about the new addition, highlighting Calafiori’s impressive development and his potential to enhance the team’s defensive capabilities as they aim for major trophies.