Riccardo Calafiori

Defender 22 Years Old • Italy • Premier League

Transfer Fee €45.0M permanent

Market Value €45.0M Estimated

Selling Club Bologna

permanent

Destination Club Arsenal

⚡ Transfer Intelligence & Tactical Breakdown

Arsenal complete the signing of Italy international defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna.

This move represents a key addition for Arsenal as they build and optimize their squad depth for the 2025/2026 season. Securing a high-caliber defender provides direct tactical versatility and squad balance.

Reported via: Fabrizio Romano

Move Specifications

Player Riccardo Calafiori

Position Defender

Contract Duration Until 2029

Transfer Type permanent

Report Reliability Tier 1 (High Reliability)

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