Arsenal have signed Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of up to £42m including add-ons.
The 22-year-old, who started Italy’s three group games at Euro 2024, has signed a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta’s side.
He has immediately joined up with his new team-mates in Philadelphia.
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“I’m really happy to be here,” said Calafiori. “I waited a lot.
Calafiori, who spent one season at Bologna, can play as a central defender or at left-back – and has previously played on the left wing.
He played 30 times for Bologna in Serie A last season, scoring two goals and recording five assists as they finished fifth to seal a Champions League spot.
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