Arsenal have agreed terms of Riccardo Calafiori’s contract, valid until June 2029.Arsenal and Bologna are discussing over fee, as request remains around €50m.
FC Basel would receive 50% of the sale over €4.5m — they’re also aware of talks ongoing, nothing sealed yet.
Arsenal’s Agreement with Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal has reportedly made significant progress in their pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori, a defender from Bologna. Here’s a breakdown of the key details:
Agreement on Personal Terms:
Arsenal has agreed on personal terms with Riccardo Calafiori, and a transfer could be finalized within a few hours.The agreed contract is valid until June 2029, with a five-year deal worth 2.97 million per year.
Fee Negotiations:
Arsenal and Bologna are discussing the transfer fee, with Bologna seeking around €50 million for the player Bologna is encouraging Premier League bids to maximize the sale, as they would owe 50% of any sale to Swiss side FC Basel .FC Basel would receive 50% of the sale over €4.5 million and is aware of the ongoing talks, but nothing has been sealed yet
Interest and Impression:
Arsenal is interested in Calafiori as they look to strengthen their defensive areas .Calafiori impressed at Euro 2024, despite Italy’s disappointing last-16 exit, and played a key role in helping Bologna qualify for the Champions League for the first time
Arsenal’s Position:
Arsenal has presented a long-term proposal to Calafiori and is viewed as the front runner in the pursuit of the player, with Juventus seemingly out of the running
The Gunners are keen on Calafiori due to his strong distribution skills and his potential to provide cover and upgrade in the left-back role
