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Riccardo Calafiori: I Joined Arsenal to Win Trophies

Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori exuded confidence as he spoke about his decision to join Arsenal, stating that he is determined to win trophies with the Gunners.

The 22-year-old completed a £42m transfer to Arsenal on Monday, signing a five-year contract with the club. Calafiori, who impressed at Euro 2024 with Italy, is raring to get started in the Premier League.

In an interview, Calafiori revealed that he had been in talks with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Edu for almost two months before making the move. “I spoke for almost two months with the coach and Edu. They tried to convince me, but I was already really convinced to come here,” he said.

“For me, it’s the best project that I can have to improve as a player. I want to improve, to win trophies. It’s the best project for me because the team is young, the team is strong, it’s really good.”

Defender Riccardo Calafiori boldly proclaimed he has joined Arsenal to win trophies

Calafiori believes that his winning mentality will be an asset to the team. “Maybe my mentality. I like to win. Starting with training. I want to give this to the team. Also, I’m confident with the ball and I like to play. So this is the perfect choice.”

Arteta was thrilled to have sealed the deal, revealing that Calafiori was adamant about joining Arsenal. “When I spoke to him one or two times, I wasn’t sure if we could do it or not. He was adamant, ‘Let me know when you’re ready, my bags are packed and I just want to join Arsenal’. Those were his words.”

“When you have someone with that willingness and that passion to join and make us better and that determination, it’s really powerful. As a club, we should be really proud of that.”

He completed his £42m transfer on Monday and joined up with the squad in the United States

Calafiori impressed at Euro 2024 with Italy and is raring to get started in the Premier League

Calafiori has already met his Arsenal team-mates including Italian compatriot Jorginho (right)

Calafiori has already met his Arsenal teammates, including Italian compatriot Jorginho, and is eager to get started in the Premier League.

By Isaan Khan

Published: 16:16 EDT, 29 July 2024 | Updated: 16:38 EDT, 29 July 2024

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