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Riccardo Calafiori is gearing up for his return to the Stadio Olimpico, where he began his career with Roma, with Italy versus Belgium.

Riccardo Calafiori Names Inter Superstar Best Italian Defender

January 5, 2025 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A

Arsenal star Riccardo Calafiori singled out Inter talisman Alessandro Bastoni as the best Italian defender right now. During his recent interview with Sky Sports via Calciomercato, the former Bologna center-back heaped praise on his international colleague.

Riccardo Calafiori Ready to ‘Fully’ Embrace English Lifestyle

October 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Bologna, Premier League, Serie A

Former Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori is determined to adapt to the new surroundings at Arsenal as quickly as possible. During his latest interview with BBC, the highly-rated Italy international revealed his ambition to 'fully' embrace life in London.

Calafiori on Serie A vs Premier League and Arsenal Move

October 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Italian Football, Italy, Premier League, Serie A, The Azzurri

Riccardo Calafiori is gearing up for his return to the Stadio Olimpico, where he began his career with Roma. He spoke to the press along with Luciano Spalletti ahead of the Nations League clash versus Belgium: "It'll give me an something extra."

The talks between Arsenal and Bologna for Riccardo Calafiori are stagnating. Without an acceleration in short order, the defender will report back.

Riccardo Calafiori Compares Serie A & Premier League

September 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Bologna, Premier League, Serie A

Riccardo Calafiori left Serie A in the summer to link up with Arsenal despite Thiago Motta's desperate attempt to lure him to Juventus. The Gunners paid Bologna £42 million to sign the versatile defender, who enjoyed a standout 2023/24 season at Renato Dall'Ara.

Arsenal have gained the clear pole position to acquire Riccardo Calafiori, but they haven’t fully met Bologna’s request yet.

Arsenal Announce Calafiori as Month-Long Saga Ends

July 30, 2024 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Riccardo Calafiori saga has finally met its end, with Arsenal confirming his signing on a permanent transfer. After putting the pen to paper, the former Bologna defender was introduced by Gunners coach Mikel Arteta to his new teammates at Arsenal’s Sobha Realty Training Center in Colney, North London.

Only the official announcement and the medicals are missing before Riccardo Calafiori is officially a new Arsenal player.

All Sorted Out Between Arsenal and Bologna for Calafiori

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Only the mediclas and the official announcement are missing before Riccardo Calafiori is a new Arsenal player. The lawyers of the two sides have been tending to the paperwork in the last couple of days after the two front offices virtually shook hands.

Calafiori is one step away from joining Arsenal, but the deal will be more complicated than usual due to the previous Roma and Basel's re-sale clauses.

Roma Attempting to Profit from Calafiori Transferring

July 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Riccardo Calafiori is one step away from joining Arsenal, but the deal will be more complicated than usual due to a conspicuous re-sale clause for Basel, and Roma are trying to get a piece of the pie as well, but it might not be easy.

Bologna Accelerate Pursuit of Dutch Striker to Replace Zirkzee

July 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Serie A, Transfer Market

Joshua Zirkzee's big-money switch to Manchester United has left a substantial void in the Bologna attacking department, forcing the club to scour the market for replacements. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Vincenzo Italiano's charges have earmarked Toulouse talisman Thijs Dallinga as the Dutch forward's heir.

Arsenal and Bologna Agree Transfer Fee for Riccardo Calafiori

July 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Bologna, Serie A, Transfer Market

Riccardo Calafiori's future has been among the major talking points this summer, with the highly-rated Bologna defender pursued by several top clubs. Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano now claims Arsenal have agreed on a deal to sign the 22-year-old from the Rossoblu.

Arsenal and Bologna Stuck in Calafiori Negotiation

July 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The talks between Arsenal and Bologna for Riccardo Calafiori are stagnating. Without an acceleration in short order, the defender will report back to Emilia and start practicing under new coach Vincenzo Italiano in a matter of days.

Inter and Verona have set up the transfer of Juan Cabal to Milan. The buyers are waiting for Oaktree's final greenlight to finalize the transfer.

Juventus Set to Sign Inter Target in Blitz Deal

July 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have reportedly made a successful last-ditch attempt to hijack Inter's pursuit of highly-rated Hellas Verona defender Juan Cabal. According to Alfredo Pedulla, the record-time Italian champions have struck a lightning-fast agreement with the Gialloblu to pip the reigning Scudetto holders to the Colombian's signature.

Roma have shown significant interest in onboarding Mats Hummels on a free but need Chris Smalling to depart first to open un room.

World Cup Winner Hummels Finds New Suitor in Italy

July 16, 2024 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bologna, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Germany, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Borussia Dortmund hero Mats Hummels parted with the club at the end of last month, and has surprisingly caught the attention of several Italian teams. Inter, Roma, Napoli, Milan and newly-promoted Como have all been linked to the World Cup winner, with Bologna the latest club in the mix.

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