July 24 – According to the latest news from renowned transfer reporter Skyra, the deal for Calafiori to move from Bologna to Arsenal has been completed. Arsenal will pay a transfer fee of €50 million, and the player will sign a contract until 2029 with an annual salary of €3.5 million plus €0.5 million in performance bonuses.
Currently aged 22, he plays as a defender and can operate as a left-back or left-sided center-back in a back four. He came through the youth ranks at Roma and made 33 appearances last season for Bologna, 27 of which were starts, scoring two goals and providing five assists. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €45 million.
