Transfer: He can improve us – Arteta hails Arsenal’s latest signing
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed Riccardo Calafiori after he made his home debut for the club on Sunday.
Calafiori signed for the Gunners earlier this summer in a £42 million move from Bologna.
The 22-year-old took to the pitch in the second half, as Arteta’s men beat Lyon 2-0 in the Emirates Cup on Sunday.
Speaking to the media afterwards, Arteta said: “He brings a lot of versatility because he can play in two or three different positions and especially in attack, he can occupy different spaces because he’s a real defender.
“When you see his presence, his physicality, how he goes to the duels, he’s unbelievable. Obviously, he’s done a lot last year and I think he’s a player that can improve us.”
Transfer: He can improve us – Arteta hails Arsenal’s latest signing
