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The real reason why Riccardo Calafiori has chosen to join Arsenal over Chelsea
According to a recent report, it has just surfaced why Euro 2024 Riccardo Calafiori has chosen to join Arsenal over London rivals Chelsea this summer transfer window.
🤡The North Londoners have been slow burners in the transfer market but are now starting to accelerate their plans.
Italy and Bologna defender Riccardo Calafioriܫ is set to be the first signing through the door after agreeing upon personal terms.
♍The structure of the transfer fee is expected to be finalised in the coming days all being well and it’d be regarded as a real coup – with Chelsea and Juventus also keen to land his signature.
That said, it has just emerged why he chose to join Arsenal over the aforementioned pair.
Riccardo Calafiori wants to play for Mikel Arteta
♛According to , Mikel Arteta was a deciding factor for Calafiori when deciding who to join.
💫Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen were in hot pursuit of his signature but he opted for the North Londoners because of Arteta’s plan for him and how he encourages defenders in possession of the ball.
🍸In fact, the Italy international has been so sold by Arteta’s pitch that he’s not even willing to listen to any forthcoming offers and has given his word to him.
After missing out on Calafiori, Chelsea opted to sign Basel defender Renato Veiga, who they think is a smarter buy.
💃Juventus are now considering a move for Jakub Kiwior as an alternative.
Arsenal now need to sign a striker
🎀Once the Calafiori deal is wrapped up, Arsenal should really get a move on with signing a striker as that’s probably their weakest area at this stage.
🐎Gabriel Jesus isn’t quite up to the grade to lead the line on his own, so it’s apparent they need a prolific number nine.
Victor Osimhen has been deemed too expensive but Viktor Gyokeres remains a viable option.