HERE WE GO: Arsenal finally won the transfer battle over Chelsea to land 23yr old world class player who destroyed pep Guardiola team last season,player medical done as Arteta set to welcome His new signing today

Arsenal has emerged victorious in the transfer competition against Chelsea to secure the services of a 23-year-old very talented player who inflicted a defeat upon Pep Guardiola’s squad last season. The player has successfully undergone a medical examination, and Arteta is prepared to officially welcome his new addition today.

Arsenal have officially announced the acquisition of Italian central defender Riccardo Calafiori from Serie A team Bologna.

The 22-year-old player has signed a five-year contract with the Gunners, who have paid approximately £42 million to attract him to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal has made their second signing of the summer transfer window with the acquisition of the Italy international defender. This comes after David Raya’s permanent contract from Brentford.

Calafiori had been a desired acquisition for Arsenal for a significant period of time, and after lengthy discussions with Bologna, the agreement has ultimately been finalised.

The adaptable central defender successfully had a medical examination in London on Saturday before travelling to the United States to join Mikel Arteta’s team on their pre-season tour.

“It is an incredible sensation,” Calafiori expressed in his initial interview as a member of Arsenal (according to Arsenal.com).”

“Although it has been challenging up until this point, we have finally arrived and I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to commence training with the team and perform for the supporters.”

“Ever since I was 12 or 13 years old, it has been my aspiration because I have observed the high calibre of the league and the presence of the world’s top players.” It is a shared aspiration, not simply for me but for everyone.

“I had extensive discussions with the coach and Edu, and they managed to persuade me. However, I had already reached a conviction on my own.” In my opinion, this project is the most suitable for me in the coming years, and I anticipate significant growth in my skills as a player.

Calafiori has joined Arsenal following an outstanding season for both his club and national team.

He was an exceptional player in Thiago Motta’s Bologna team, which achieved a historic qualification for the 2024/25 Champions League.

Calafiori made 37 appearances in all competitions with Bologna, contributing two goals and five assists. His outstanding achievements secured him a spot in Luciano Spalletti’s European Championship team.

Arsenal commenced their trip of the United States by securing a 2-1 triumph against Manchester United. Their next match will be against Liverpool on Thursday.