Riccardo Calafiori
Born: May 19, 2002 (age 22)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Rome, Italy
Nationality: 
Italian
ItalianPosition: Defender
Team: Bologna (no. 33)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2020-2022 | Roma |
| → 2022 | Genoa (loan) | |
| 2022-2023 | Basel | |
| 2023- | Bologna | |
Sports Mole has 95 articles about Riccardo Calafiori. Articles 1 to 40:
Transfer rumours and news: Miguel Almiron's Newcastle future, David De Gea, Mats Hummels to Serie A
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Miguel Almiron's future, David de Gea to Genoa and Mats Hummels to Bologna.
20:34
Arsenal 'on the verge' of completing deal as defender heads to London for medical
Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing their deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori, with the Bologna defender expected to undergo his medical in London imminently.
17:18
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'open talks' over move for Euro 2024 winner
Arsenal reportedly begin talks with French giants Paris Saint-Germain over a potential deal for one of Spain's Euro 2024 winners.
00:47
Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham lining up to sign versatile £25.5m Serie A defender?
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to battle London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of versatile Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu this summer.
Jul 25, 01:42
Transfer news and rumours: Lindstrom to Everton, Hummels to Bologna, Trippier future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Jesper Lindstrom to Everton, Mats Hummels to Bologna and an update on Kieran Trippier's future.
Jul 24, 22:50
Arsenal pre-season tour: Five players with a point to prove to Mikel Arteta
Sports Mole picks out six Arsenal players with a point to prove to Mikel Arteta as the Gunners' pre-season tour of the USA gets underway.
Jul 24, 14:02
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'set terms' for sale of homegrown talent
Arsenal reportedly set out two conditions that must be met if they are to cash in on one of their homegrown talents during the summer transfer window.
Jul 24, 10:03
Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal injury update as Takehiro Tomiyasu "incident" revealed
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta labels Takehiro Tomiyasu's latest injury "unbelievable" after the Japan international was forced to miss the Gunners' USA tour.
Jul 23, 07:25
Mikel Arteta breaks silence on Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori transfer after 'delay'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits that there is no update on the Gunners' pursuit of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori as they try to wrap up a £37.9m deal.
Jul 23, 07:00
Arsenal's £37.9m transfer 'delayed' as sell-on clause battle ensues
Arsenal's deal to sign Bologna and Italy defender reportedly hits another snag due to a legal battle between his former clubs Roma and Basel.
Jul 22, 12:38
How does Riccardo Calafiori compare to Arsenal's current defenders?
Ahead of Riccardo Calafiori's imminent transfer to Arsenal from Bologna, Sports Mole looks at how he compares to the Gunners' current defenders.
Jul 22, 09:17
Arsenal confirm signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper in bargain transfer
Arsenal confirm the arrival of highly-rated English goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax in a deal reportedly worth under £1m.
Jul 21, 12:25
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'agree £37.9m deal' for top defensive target
Arsenal reportedly reach a full agreement to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori in a deal that could fetch up to €45m (£37.9m).
Jul 20, 15:15
Shirt numbers available to Riccardo Calafiori at Arsenal ahead of £37.9m transfer
As Arsenal close in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, Sports Mole looks at which shirt number the defender could take at the Emirates.
Jul 20, 14:31
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'make decision' over Marc Guehi pursuit
Arsenal reportedly perform a U-turn on their stance regarding Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, who has also been linked with Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Jul 19, 14:39
Arsenal's £42.1m defender move 'on hold' due to sell-on clause issue
Arsenal's pursuit of Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori has supposedly hit a roadblock due to a sell-on clause issue involving Basel.
Jul 18, 08:58
Summer transfer window 2024: When does it open and close? What deals could be done?
Sports Mole takes a look at when the 2024 summer transfer window opens and closes, and picks out some of the high-profile deals that could be completed.
Jul 17, 23:00
Video: Arsenal 24-year-old arrives in Spain ahead of Gunners loan exit
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is seen arriving in Spain ahead of his loan move to Sevilla, which could become a permanent deal next year.
Jul 12, 18:27
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to complete centre-back signing in coming weeks?
Arsenal are reportedly expecting to complete the signing of Bologna's Riccardo Calafiori in the coming weeks, with the Italians standing firm at their £42m price tag.
Jul 12, 17:47
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'learn' Dan Ndoye asking price
Manchester United reportedly learn the asking price of Switzerland and Bologna attacker Dan Ndoye as they weigh up whether to make a summer move.
Jul 12, 00:10
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta 'personally trying to convince' Euro 2024 hero to join
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly attempting to convince Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino to join the Gunners this summer.
Jul 11, 17:35
Arsenal outcast confirms desire to reignite Gunners career
An out-of-favour Arsenal player reveals he is eager to make a positive impression on Mikel Arteta during pre-season in an attempt to salvage his Gunners career.
Jul 8, 09:38
Arsenal to 'consider' proposals for defender amid Inter Milan interest
Arsenal are reportedly open to selling Poland international Jakub Kiwior as they close in on a deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna.
Jul 8, 00:20
Arsenal 'set' date to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal reportedly set a date for when they hope to complete the signing of Italy and Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori.
Jul 7, 20:49
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'reach agreement' with £42m-rated defender
Arsenal reportedly take a significant step in their bid to sign Italy international Riccardo Calafiori from Serie A club Bologna.
Jul 5, 19:14
Chelsea transfer news: Defender 'facing uncertain future' under Maresca
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca may reportedly be open to parting ways with at least one of his English defenders during the summer transfer window.
Jul 4, 15:38
Mikel Arteta delivers update on Arsenal transfers and contract talks
Mikel Arteta is 'hopeful' that Arsenal's transfer activity will begin to "pick up" in the coming weeks and provides an update on his contract situation.
Jul 4, 13:09
Chelsea-linked defender 'wouldn't discard' joining three other Premier League clubs
Chelsea-linked defender Murillo confirms that he is aware of interest in his services from the Blues, but has also revealed that he is open to joining three other Premier League clubs.
Jul 3, 23:21
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'present' proposal to in-demand defender
Arsenal reportedly step up their efforts to strengthen their backline by presenting a proposal to an in-demand defender who has been competing at Euro 2024.
Jul 3, 15:40
Arsenal transfer rumours: Who could join this summer? Rating every possible signing
Sports Mole rounds up every player linked with joining Arsenal this summer, and rates the chances of each possible incoming actually happening.
Jul 1, 08:24
Euro 2024: Italy labelled 'worst team in a lifetime' after 'shambolic' Swiss defeat
Defending European champions Italy are heavily criticised following their "shambolic" 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Saturday.
Jun 29, 23:06
Arsenal news: Gunners, Juventus handed Riccardo Calafiori transfer boost?
Bologna are reportedly resigned to losing defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer, with the Italy international attracting interest from Arsenal and Juventus.
Jun 29, 20:14
Preview: Switzerland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Switzerland and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 29, 17:49
Euro 2024: Every player serving last-16 ban or nearing quarter-final suspension
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on every player who is suspended for the last 16 of Euro 2024 and takes a look at every player who is at risk of serving a quarter-final ban.
Jun 29, 00:15
Euro 2024: Italy's Buongiorno, Mancini "ready" to start against Switzerland
Italy defenders Alessandro Buongiorno and Gianluca Mancini both state they are "ready" to start in Saturday's Euro 2024 last-16 clash against Switzerland in the absence of Riccardo Calafiori.
Jun 28, 17:58
Euro 2024 best and worst performers: Germany, Spain sparkle as England, France flop
Sports Mole looks at Euro 2024's three best performing and most disappointing teams ahead of the round of 16 clashes.
Jun 28, 09:13
Chelsea face Murillo competition as rivals 'enquire' over £70m deal
Juventus reportedly make an enquiry about Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, who is also on the radar of Chelsea.
Jun 28, 08:59
Italy lineup vs. Switzerland: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 contest
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland.
Jun 27, 17:51
Luciano Spalletti defends tactics after 'timid' Italy display in Croatia draw
Luciano Spalletti defends his tactics and hits out at his Italy players who were 'below their usual level' in a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Croatia at Euro 2024 on Monday.
Jun 25, 12:20
Italy through to Euro 2024 last 16 with dramatic Croatia draw
Italy strike in the last minute of added time to hold Croatia to a 1-1 draw and make the last 16 of Euro 2024, finishing second in Group B.
Jun 24, 21:57
