'I can't even pierce Holan anymore'...'Lowest number of league goals' Arsenal confirmed recruitment of NEW Maldini →'"Transfer fee of 75 billion + five-year contract'
Jul 30, 2024
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Arsenal announced on its official website on the 30th (Korea Standard Time) that `Ricardo Calafior has signed a long-term contract and joined Arsenal.'
Arsenal have emerged as one of Serie A's strongest and most consistent players, having played as Bologna's mainstay last season. His dominant and physical performance has been recognized as the Euro and Serie A Player of the Month award.
Calafior, who joined Arsenal, will wear No. 33 jersey and has already joined the Arsenal squad, which is spending the pre-season in the United States.
Coach Mikel Arteta also said, `We welcome him and his family. He's a great player, and he'll give us a great boost in strengthening our defense. He is a player with personality and character, with skills that will strengthen us as we try to win trophies. His performance over the past year has been really impressive. We are looking forward to working with him, getting him on the team and supporting him," he said, welcoming Calafiori.
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The good-looking Calafiori was active at Euro 2024, further raising its stock price. Calafior, who started against Croatia in the final Group B match of Euro 2024 between Italy and Croatia on the 25th, thoroughly blocked Croatia's offensive and even helped Italy advance to the round of 16 just before the end of the second half. Italy was eliminated after losing to Switzerland in the round of 16 where Calafiori was absent due to accumulated warnings, and had no choice but to feel Calafior's void.
Many teams were already interested in Calafior's performance. In some Italian media 'Bologna wants Calafior to be traded abroad. Liverpool is one of the clubs with the greatest interest in the English Premier League (EPL), he said. In addition, EPL competitors such as Tottenham and Chelsea are also known to want Calafior.
But Calafior's choice was Arsenal. Some British media can easily see why Calafior wants to play for Arsenal next season. Arsenal are on the rise and are expected to try to win the league next season. A move to Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle could be a gamble. There is a lot of uncertainty in these clubs,' he said, explaining that Arsenal's strong performance lured Calafior.
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For Arsenal, the addition of Calafiori, who has a strong defense, pass and excellent movement, is bound to be a great force. If Calafior is added to Arsenal, which had already lost only 29 goals in the league last season, it will not be easy for Manchester City, which has the strongest power in the league and goalscorer Elling Holan, to penetrate Arsenal's defense.
Arsenal strengthened their defense by even recruiting Calafior. Arsenal's shield in the next season is expected to be stronger than any other team.
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