London, July 30 (HS). Premier League club Arsenal has signed Italian defender Ricardo Calafiori from Serie A team Bologna on a long-term contract. The club gave this information on Monday. Ricardo will wear shirt number 33.
“It feels amazing. It's been tough so far, but finally we're here and I can't wait to start training with the team and playing for the fans,” the 22-year-old was quoted as saying by the club after the signing.
“It's actually been my dream since I was 12 or 13 because I can see the level of the league here. The best players in the world play here. It's a dream not only for me but for everyone to play here,” the Italian said.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said, “Ricardo is a big personality and character, with specific skills that will make us stronger to win major trophies. He has already shown great development in recent seasons with his performances for both Bologna and Italy, his progress and development over the past year has been really impressive. I am looking forward to working with Ricardo, integrating him into the team and supporting him in the years to come.”