The defender has been their top transfer target since the window reopened, and they reached an agreement on personal terms with him weeks ago.
However, the clubs initially could not agree on the fee, partly because Bologna owed Basel 50% of whatever they made from his departure.
After a week-long stall in negotiations, both clubs have finally reached an agreement. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italian club has agreed to sell Calafiori to Arsenal for €40 million plus €5 million in add-ons and a sell-on clause.
This resolution ends a long-running saga, with some reports suggesting the transfer could have been hijacked by other clubs.
The defender will be delighted, as he has been excited about the Arsenal project since they first approached him.
In the coming days, he will undergo his medical examination and will likely join his new teammates in the United States for pre-season training.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Calafiori has been a player we wanted to sign the most this summer, and it is refreshing that we have finally reached an agreement to add him to our squad.
Great.
Welcome Ricardo
Onto the next one my manager
Not too fast.
It’s better to celebrate when the transfer is confirmed on the Arsenal website.
Transfers can still fall through
It’s happened before
Yes, although it looks very likely now it “ain’t done ’til the ink is drying on the contract”.
Welcome to London Cala.
well done mikel , who is next player to join, on transfer anything Fabrizio romano say is hotentic well done my coach..
Is it not 2 or 3 weeks to the start of our 1st premier league game and we’ve bought just one defender!!
I thought the priority was for a striker/winger and a central midfielder. I’m not saying Calafiori isn’t good but we should get the priorities first, and save the money for a strong midfielder or striker.
Now I’m not talking of Merino. I’ve just seen his stats and it’s not half of Rice’s ability. Which means he may not even be better than Partey. That will be a waste of money. That being the case there’s no point in buying a midfielder. Just add the money for a striker or winger.
Perhaps the coach has other tactics, our mid is not that bad whether with Joghino or Partey as a 6 and Rice a B2B, but there is hardly any build up and progression from the LCB and LB, hence Martinelli got lost in the process…. I fear that Gabriel might be the unexpected victim. I think we will see a right winger coming In later towards the closing of the window, and maybe a striker as well.
Welcome news now we watch as he tries to improve the best defense in the league. I am very excited to see us improve