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Riccardo Calafiori Takes Flight to London for Arsenal Medical
- The 22-year-old defender is set to sign with Arsenal in a deal worth approximately £42 million
- Calafiori played a crucial role in Bologna securing Champions League football last season
By Matthew Mcevoy
Published: 08:33 EDT, 27 July 2024 | Updated: 09:19 EDT, 27 July 2024
Riccardo Calafiori has shared a photo of himself aboard a private jet, en route to London for his medical with Arsenal. The Italian defender is accompanied by his agents, WSA Agency chairman and founder Alessandro Lucci, and CEO Alessio Ceccarelli.
Calafiori’s versatility and defensive skills will be a valuable asset to Mikel Arteta’s backline. He played a key role in Bologna’s success last season, featuring at both centre-back and left-back.
Riccardo Calafiori shared this image and teased Arsenal fans by asking: ‘Where am I heading?’
Calafiori’s move could accelerate an exit for Jakub Kiwior, who has admirers in both Milan clubs. His former side Basel is entitled to a sell-on clause of between 40 and 50 per cent.
The defender is headed to London for medical with Arsenal, as he closes on a £42m move
Calafiori shone in Italy’s Euro 2024 campaign, starting all three group-stage matches. He has won five Italy caps, three of which came at the European Championship in Germany.
Calafiori was key in Bologna’s efforts to securing Champions League football last season
Calafiori could be the ideal Mikel Arteta player, as he his known for his defensive versatility
With his medical pending, Calafiori is set to become Arsenal’s second senior signing of the summer, following David Raya’s £27m move from Brentford.
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Riccardo Calafiori ‘flies to London for medical with Arsenal’ as the Italian defender closes in on a £42m move from Bologna
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