First signing this summer! Romano: Arsenal's total price of 45 million euros + two turns to finalize Calafiori

Manchester United have already signed Zirkze and Yoro, and Arsenal's first signing of this summer window has arrived. According to the latest report from Italy's Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have reached an agreement with Bologna over the transfer of Italy defender Calafiori.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal is known for:Fixed €40 million + floating €5 million + 50% secondary transfer share clauseAn agreement was reached with Bologna regarding the transfer of Calafiori. Only the details of the deal remain to be finalised, that is, the details of the 50% secondary transfer split and the payment method still need to be agreed.

It is reported that Arsenal and Calafioli reached a personal agreement as early as June this year, with a five-year contract and an annual salary of 4 million euros after tax.

Calafioli came through the Roma academy and also played in the first team, the player moved to Basel for a transfer fee of 2.6 million euros in the summer window of 2022, and returned to Serie A in the summer window of 2023 for a transfer fee of 4 million euros in the past year. Calafioli played well last season to help the team win a Champions League place, and he was also targeted by a number of big clubs, including Arsenal.

The 22-year-old Calafiori, 1.88 meters tall, left-footed player, mainly plays as a central defender, but can also play as a left-back and left midfielder, has a contract with Bologna until 2027, and the German is worth 45 million euros (the latest update has increased by 15 million euros). Calafioli made 37 appearances for Bologna in all competitions last season, starting 31 of them, contributing two goals and five assists.

It can only be said that Bologna's 4 million euro signing of Calafiori, a year later, the total price of 45 million euros, with a 50% second turn, made a lot of money.