`Relieved to be your fan, 'cause it's floating around...' Large center back Calafiori confirms Arsenal contract
Jul 25, 2024
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The news that Arsenal's home fans in the English Premier League have been looking forward to has come out. Rumors of Arsenal transfer have been steadily raised since the beginning of the summer transfer market, but the destination of Ricardo Calafior, a special center back who was rarely confirmed, has been decided. After long negotiations, negotiations between Arsenal and Calafior's team, Bologna, appear to have been concluded. Fabrizio Romano's 'Hierwigo' SNS post, which means a transfer confirmation, also appeared.
Romano will go to Arsenal on his SNS on the 25th (Korea time). Arsenal and Bologna exchanged transfer agreement documents. The interests of Bologna and Basel have also been sorted out, according to the report. The transfer of Calafior, which lasted nearly a month, is over.
Originally, interest in Calafiori poured in from several clubs at the beginning of the transfer market. Chelsea and Real Madrid, especially Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou also showed his affection for Calafiori.
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However, exclusive negotiations with Arsenal began, but the contract was not confirmed.
The reason why the negotiations did not go well was not because of Arsenal and Bologna. The transfer fee between Bologna and Calafior's former team, Basel, was reportedly a stumbling block. Bologna had to pay 50% of the transfer fee to Basel due to the Selon clause. In the end, Bologna asked for more transfer fees. In response, Romano said 'Bologna and Basel have clearly settled. Calafiori is scheduled to sign a five-year contract for 40 million euros (about 60 billion won). Medical tests are conducted in the United States.'
Calafior recovered his form with 23 appearances for FC Basel in Switzerland in the 2022-2023 season, and moved to Bologna in the 2023-2024 season to establish himself as the league's top centre-back. He scored two goals and five assists in 30 Serie A matches. Bologna has made a remarkable contribution to advancing to the UEFA Champions League as fifth place in the league.
wman@sportschosun.com
