Arsenal Closes in on €50m Deal for Italian Defender Riccardo Calafiori

In a major coup for the Gunners, Arsenal is reportedly finalizing a deal to sign Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Serie A club Bologna. The deal, worth a staggering €50m (£42.1m), is expected to be completed in the coming days.

According to Sky Sports News, Calafiori was the subject of intense interest from several top clubs, including another Premier League side, Juventus, and Real Madrid, all of whom made bids for the 20-year-old Italy international within the last 10 days. However, the young defender has made it clear that he only wants to join Arsenal, and has given his word to the club.

Calafiori’s representative, Alessandro Lucci from The World Soccer Agency, played a key role in facilitating the deal, working closely with both clubs over the past month to ensure a successful outcome.

The defender’s absence from Bologna’s pre-season training camp has sparked speculation about his future, and it appears that Arsenal has won the race for his signature. With his impressive skills and promising young talent, Calafiori is expected to be a valuable addition to the Gunners’ squad.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.