RICCARDO CALAFIORI NEWS

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JULY 27 • SKY.COM

Riccardo Calafiori set to join Arsenal: Italy defender strengthens defence and highlights Mikel Arteta's priorities Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of £42m; Italy international can play at left-back or centre-ba...

JULY 25 • SKY.COM

Riccardo Calafiori: Mikel Arteta's €45m project who's already proved Jose Mourinho wrong and can solve Arsenal's left-back conundrum | Goal.com US Riccardo Calafiori is set to join Arsenal from Bologna and can be the answer to Mikel Arteta's left-back woes, rather than displacing one of...

JULY 25 • GOAL.COM

'We need to upgrade everything' - Mikel Arteta outlines Arsenal's transfer plans as Gunners close in on Italy star Riccardo Calafiori | Goal.com US Mikel Arteta hints at signing more players as Arsenal close in on roping in Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori.

JULY 24 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal reach full agreement to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in £42m deal with Italy star expected to join Gunners' U.S tour | Goal.com US Arsenal have 'all agreements in place' to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori.

JULY 24 • GOAL.COM

Riccardo Calafiori's Arsenal transfer under threat? Why Bologna have put the handbrake on Gunners' move for Italy star - explained | Goal.com US Riccardo Calafiori's move from Bologna to Arsenal has hit a roadblock and there are fears the deal could now stall.

JULY 17 • GOAL.COM

Explained: Why Arsenal's move for Riccardo Calafiori has stalled despite Gunners meeting €50m asking price | Goal.com US Arsenal's move for Bologna's Riccardo Calafiori has reportedly stalled despite the Gunners having met the €50 million (£42/$54m) asking pric...

JULY 11 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal table offer for Riccardo Calafiori with Italy and Bologna star 'open' to Emirates transfer - but Chelsea could provide stiff competition | Goal.com US Arsenal have jumped ahead of the competition in the race to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna after making an offe to the defender.

JULY 3 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal keen on Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori as Bologna offer update on Euro 2024 star's future | Goal.com US Arsenal are all set to compete with Juventus to secure the signature of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori.

JULY 2 • GOAL.COM

Assists in draw, earns ban Calafiori provided one assist during Monday's one-all draw with Croatia, and was shown a yellow card that will suspend him for the round of 16.

Impact Calafiori made a storming run late in second half stoppage time to set up an absolutely heroic goal and secure a place in the round of 16. The defender was shown a yellow card moments before that run, which will see him suspended for the first match of the knockout stage. Alessandro Buongiorno could come in to the starting XI to replace Calafiori.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with own goal versus Spain Calafiori had an own goal and posted two tackles (zero won), two interceptions and three clearances in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Spain.

Impact Calafiori had an okay showing as Italy struggled to contain the opponents but was at the wrong place at the wrong time, nudging the ball into the net with his knee following a save. It remains to be seen whether he'll continue fending off the competition from Gianluca Mancini and Alessandro Buongiorno going forward. He has recorded three tackles, four interceptions and three clearances in two games.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Busy on both ends versus Albania Calafiori had two shots (zero on goal), one tackle and three interceptions and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Albania.

Impact Calafiori got the call over Gianluca Mancini and Alessandro Buongiorni as the boss opted for an aggressive backline and looked like his Bologna self, often venturing forward and handling the ball in the opposing half. The hierarchy next to Alessandro Bastoni is fluid, and the choice could hinge on the match-up.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assists in Napoli game Calafiori assisted once to go with three tackles (two won), four interceptions and six clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Calafiori was excellent in the back and filled it up like his teammates there and added a helper for good measure, flicking it on toward Stefan Posch on an early corner kick. It's his fifth assist of the season, with three coming in his last five appearances, where he has added 13 tackles (eight won), 19 clerances and eight interceptions and contributed to four clean sheets.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dependable in Torino tilt Calafiori drew one foul and had three tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw against Torino.

Impact Calafiori turned in a solid shift as his team didn't allow many chances in this one. Sam Beukema will return from suspension in the next game. He has been rotating with Jhon Lucumi as of late. He has provided two assists and logged five key passes, 13 tackles (eight won) and 16 clearances in his last five appearances, with four clean sheets.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist in win Calafiori assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 3-1 win versus Roma.

Impact Calafiori helped his side open the scoring as he sent a cross in to Oussama El Azzouzi, who buried a shot from the center of the box in the 14th minute of play. The assist marked the second in three appearances and the fourth on the season for Calafiori, who also has five chances created across his last four outings. This also marked the 14th time in 27 appearances that Calafiori logged at least two interceptions.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Wins heap of duels versus Frosinone Calafiori had two crosses (one accurate), three clearances, two tackles (one won) and 11 successful duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Calafiori wasn't always tidy in the back and with the ball on his feet but didn't have major blunders and racked up stats. He has made the XI in three consecutive contests, partially thanks to Sam Beukema's thigh injury, logging nine tackles (six won), nine clearances and two blocks and contributing to three clean sheets.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Salernitana Calafiori assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Monday's 3-0 win against Salernitana.

Impact Calafiori set up the opener for Riccardo Orsolini in the 14th minute. Calafiori also massively contributed defensively with four tackles, three clearances and an interception. He has accumulated 12 clearances, six interceptions and nine tackles across the last four games.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes starting in Atalanta clash Calafiori registered three interceptions and six clearances and won one of one tackle and four duels in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Calafiori was back in the Xi after seeing very limited minutes for two games and not playing in the most recent one, perhaps due to the lingering consequences of a knee tweak. He looked in top form and has been steadier than Jhon Lucumi and Sam Beukema all season long. He has posted four tackles (all won), seven interceptions and 11 clearances in his last six showings, assisting twice.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Comes in late versus Fiorentina Calafiori (knee) didn't record stats in two minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Calafiori was given the day off for the most part following a knock and because of the short turnaround. He'll likely start over Jhon Lucumi or Sam Beukema in Sunday's away game versus Lazio. He has posted nine interceptions, four tackles and five clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets and two assists.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Calafiori (knee) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Calafiori will miss no time with his latest injury, residing on the bench Wednesday after coming off early in their last match against Lecce on Sunday due to knee complications. The defender will now look to return to the starting XI in their next contest, as he has only served outside of a starting role three times this season leading up to the Fiorentina match.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Fiorentina game Calafiori trained fully Tuesday, Bologna announced.

Impact Calafiori picked up just a knock in the past and has been able to shake it off. It remains to be seen whether the coach will keep in the XI a few days after the hiccup, or if he will instead turn to Jhon Lucumi given the short turnaround.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Assists and limps off versus Lecce Calafiori had two key passes, one tackle (one won) and two interceptions, picked up an assist and bowed out late in Sunday's 4-0 win over Lecce due to a knee contusion, Goal report...

Impact Calafiori had another solid display and collected his second assist in three games with a quality feed for Riccardo Orsolini. However, he left his team in ten men late after banging knees with an opponent. He'll be assessed ahead of Wendesdya's make-up game versus Fiorentina. Jhon Lucumi would be the next man up if he couldn't go.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Active display versus Genoa Calafiori had three shots (two on target) and made three tackles (all won), two clearances and three interceptions during Friday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Calafiori was rock-solid at the heart of the defense as usual but this time he also contributed on the attacking end, being one of his side's biggest aerial threats on set pieces. In his first Serie A campaign as a full-time starter, the center-back has been thriving and quickly became one of the steadiest fantasy performers at his position.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Busy again versus Lecce Calafiori generated one tackle (one won), six clearances, three blocks, and four interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Calafiori was by far the best defender for his side but caused a very late GK by bringing down the opposing goalie in the final minute in a desperate attempt to stop a point-blank shot. He has logged eight tackles, 11 interceptions, and 14 clearances in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in Lazio contest Calafiori recorded two tackles (two won), three clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Calafiori turned in another solid shift in the back and might have played well enough to hold on to the starting job even though Jhon Lucumi returned from injury this week. He has started six matches in a row, posting nine tackles, 13 interceptions, and 16 clearances, and contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE