Arsenal are very near finishing the signing of Riccardo Calafiori after reaching an settlement with Bologna over the switch price, which is ready to quantity to €40 million plus one other €5m in add-ons and a sell-on clause, in keeping with Fabrizio Romano. The one factor remaining to be ironed out are the phrases of fee between Bologna and Basel for the 50% sell-on clause the Swiss membership had included after they offered the defender to Bologna final 12 months.
Bologna paid Basel a price of €4m for Calafiori, and in a single 12 months they’ve managed to extend his worth to 10 instances that quantity. In all competitions, he made a complete of 33 appearances in all competitions for the Serie A membership, serving to them qualify for the Champions League.
The 22-year-old put in some wonderful performances for Italy on the Euros, attracting curiosity from a variety of high golf equipment, however he has apparently expressed a want to affix Arsenal.
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCL: Arsenal and Bologna have reached an settlement for Riccardo Calafiori, after breakthrough revealed earlier!
Perceive price is €40m plus €5m add-ons and sell-on clause.
Last step wanted: Basel and Bologna to agree 50% sell-on fee phrases, then… right here we go! 🏁 pic.twitter.com/ueCZ3XOu5f
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 20, 2024