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Arsenal complete £42m signing of Riccardo Calafiori as Mikel Arteta welcomes 'big personality and character' in Gunners' push to challenge Manchester City

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The Gunners announced the arrival of the defender on a long-term contract on Monday. The Premier League side were convinced to snap up the Italian after an impressive season in Serie A with Bologna and his starting role in the Azzurri's Euro 2024 campaign.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Calafiori's move to north London ended weeks of speculation as the Gunners saw off competition from Juventus and Chelsea to agree terms with the Italy international. The 22-year-old is capable of playing at both left-back and centre-half.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes that the new signing will boost his team's defence and increase their chances of challenging for the Premier League title after missing out again last season.He told the club's website: "We welcome Riccardo and his family to Arsenal. He is a great signing and gives us huge strength to reinforce our defence."Riccardo is a big personality and character, with specific skills which will make us stronger as we push to win major trophies. He has already shown great development in recent seasons with his performances for both Bologna and Italy, with his progression and development in the past year being really impressive."

WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

Calafiori began his career at Roma as a left-back but moved to the centre once he joined Bologna last year. The defender's arrival at Emirates Stadium will come as a huge boost for the Gunners especially in the left-back position which has been a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ajax-wonderkid-jorrel-hato-rule-out-summer-arsenal-transfer/blt3966b360b601f00e" target="_blank">weak link for the club</a> in the past few seasons.

DID YOU KNOW?

Calafiori has reached the United States and has started training with Arteta's squad. He could make his debut for the club in their upcoming <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-preseason-2024-tour-fixtures-results-tickets-how-to-watch/blt0f428044212732e7" target="_blank">pre-season friendly against Liverpool</a> on July 31 in Philadelphia.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Arsenal complete £42m signing of Riccardo Calafiori as Mikel Arteta welcomes 'big personality and character' in Gunners' push to challenge Manchester City | Goal.com

Arsenal have completed the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in a deal worth a reported £42 million ($54m).

Arsenal complete £42m signing of Riccardo Calafiori as Mikel Arteta welcomes &apos;big personality and character&apos; in Gunners&apos; push to challenge Manchester City