Italy international Riccardo Calafiori has already joined up with his new coach and Arsenal teammates in the United States after formally announcing his permanent move from Bologna on Monday.
Arsenal have released footage of Calafiori’s first team meeting with Arsenal, during which he was invited to say a few words in front of his new teammates by coach Mikel Arteta.
“Of course, I’m really happy to be here, I waited a lot and I hope we are going to do something great this year,” the former Bologna, Basel and Roma defender said.
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
