- Riccardo Calafiori takes final steps to sign for Arsenal
- The 22-year-old is believed to be set to sign a deal worth around £42million.
- The Italian was an integral part of Bologna’s Champions League success
Riccardo Calafiori has posted a photo of himself aboard a private jet, as he heads to London for his medical at Arsenal.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will be looking to get Calafiori back into the squad as soon as possible as they travel around the United States on their pre-season tour.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano shared the image of the 22-year-old defender, who was accompanied by his agents, the president and founder of the WSA Agency, Alessandro Lucci, and the CEO of the organization, Alessio Ceccarelli.
Calafiori could be a major asset to Arteta’s backline, bringing depth and versatility.
He was a key player for Italian side Bologna last season, playing both as a centre-back and left-back.
Riccardo Calafiori heads to London for a medical with Arsenal as he finalises a £42m deal
He A series insured equipment Champions League qualification for the first time since they were eliminated in the first round in 1964-65.
Arsenal’s only senior signing so far this summer has been David Raya, the goalkeeper joining permanently for £27m from Brentford following his loan spell last season.
Calafiori shone in Italy’s Euro 2024 campaign, starting all three group stage games.
The Italian has been on an extended summer break following his country’s participation in Euro 2024, where the former champions were eliminated in the round of 16 by Denmark.
He has been capped five times by Italy, three of them at the European Championship in Germany.
Calafiori was key in Bologna’s efforts to secure the Champions League last season
Calafiori could be Mikel Arteta’s ideal player, as he is known for his defensive versatility.
His former team Basel is entitled to a resale clause of between 40 and 50 percent.
The move could now hasten the departure of Jakub Kiwior, who is believed to have admirers at both Milan clubs.
