Calafiori opens up after joining Arsenal, reveals childhood dream of playing in the Premier League.
Arsenal sign Italy international defender from Bologna for £42m. Calafiori signs with Gunners until mid-2029.
Arsenal new defender Riccardo Calafiori has spoken to the club’s media.
After signing a long-term contract with the club and taking on the club’s new No. 33 shirt.
The 22-year-old Italy international defender became the club’s first signing of the August 2022 transfer window. After being linked for months and has link with a move to Arsenal as they prepare to tour the United States.
“I feel great. It was a difficult time before but I’m finally here and I can’t wait to train with the team and play in front of the fans.”
“It’s been a dream of mine since I was a kid. When I was 12 or 13 years old, I saw the best players in the world playing here. For me, moving to the Premier League is like a dream come true.”
“I had a lot of conversations with Edu and Mikel Arteta. They convinced me, but I convinced myself from the start. I think it’s the best project for me in the next two or three years. Can develop as a player at this club.”
I just met Jorginho last month. He is a very nice guy.
Could have convinced myself https://ufabet999.app but he forced me. He said, ‘Come, come here, you will happy because this is a great club, the people are great, you will see it from the first few minutes you come in’. That’s what he told me.”
“I come here to play and I will do everything to play and give something to the team and I hope I can make an impact in the first two or three games. From my point of view, I am just getting started, just getting started with something big. I am very excited to start playing for Arsenal and of course I want to achieve success with this club.”