Ogasabi and 9am news report that Calafiori has officially joined the Arsenal squad after completing a £42 million ($54m) transfer from Bologna. During a presentation led by manager Mikel Arteta, which outlined the objectives for the coming week of pre-season, Calafiori received a warm welcome from his new teammates. They applauded him before Arteta invited him to say a few words. Calafiori expressed his excitement, saying, “Obviously, I’m very happy to be here. I’ve waited a long time. I’m hoping this year will bring about something amazing. Only this. I’m grateful.”
“Many Arsenal fans question this signing, as the Gunners already have a settled centre-back duo in William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, with Jurrien Timber also set to be fully fit for the start of the new season. The scepticism is understandable. However, Calafiori is a versatile player, and his addition will provide Arteta with even more options.”
As reported by 9am news Nigeria, Calafiori is expected to be fit and ready as Arsenal preseason tour continues. The team has one more match in the US against Liverpool in Philadelphia before they return to play two friendlies at the Emirates Stadium next month against Lyon and Bayer Leverkusen. This breaking news from 9am news highlights the anticipation surrounding Calafiori’s potential impact on the team as they prepare for the new season.
