According to Italian newspapers, 22-year-old Italy international Riccardo Calafiori is poised to join Arsenal on a permanent €53 million transfer from Bologna.
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Riccardo Calafiori has reportedly chosen the Gunners over Chelsea and will sign a five-year contract worth more than €4 million per season.
Arsenal made a formal €53 million bid last night, which surpassed offers from other interested clubs, including PSG, Bayer Leverkusen, and Chelsea.
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The report even features an edited picture of Calafiori wearing an Arsenal shirt, with the headline: ‘Calafiori goes to Arsenal.’
The report mentions a slightly higher bid from Arsenal at around €55 million, it confirms that the salary offered to the player remains at approximately €4 million per season.
Although Bologna has not yet accepted Arsenal’s proposal, it appears unlikely they will demand more, making Riccardo Calafiori’s move to Mikel Arteta’s side seem imminent.
This acquisition will bolster Arsenal’s defense as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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