Riccardo Calafiori signs for Arsenal | News

Having performed with Riccardo Calafiori earlier than, Jorginho feels that we’ve added an incredible expertise to our ranks.

The pair had been in Italy’s Euro 2024 squad collectively, which Riccardo managed to edge his method into for the primary time after starring for Bologna in Serie A final season, profitable his first Azzurri caps within the pre-tournament friendlies earlier than establishing himself within the beginning XI.

And Jorginho revealed he was impressed by the 22-year-old’s skills, and as soon as he heard that we had been serious about bringing him to north London, he rapidly messaged Riccardo to attempt to persuade him that right here is the place his future lay.

“It’s a very good signing,” he stated. “He’s a very good younger participant that can give rather a lot to the staff. He’s a really skilled man, he’s hungry to be taught and humble. He has rather a lot so as to add and develop and be taught and I believe it’s going to be a great connection.

“To be honest I didn’t know him that a lot however after I bought to know him and see him up shut, it’s been nice. He has nice qualities.

“I despatched him just a few messages whereas we had been there on the match and I spoke with him and stated if he needs to take himself to the following degree and develop, that is the appropriate place for him to go.

“It’s good to have a fratello right here! We all the time attempt to assist one another right here and that’s what we’re going to do with him as effectively to ensure he feels at house right away. It’s nice that he’s right here, hopefully he enjoys it and we’ll obtain huge issues collectively.”

Jorgi featured for half-hour towards Bournemouth and an hour towards Manchester United as he steadily builds up his match health, however he feels prepared for the brand new season already.

His gametime at Euro 2024 saved him ticking over, and he’s feeling the advantages from that as he prepares for Wednesday’s last sport on tour towards Liverpool in Philadelphia.

“It’s all the time actually nice to go to a match together with your nation and have the chance to characterize your folks, but it surely’s additionally good as you don’t have a very lengthy break,” he added.

“It’s been a very good pre-season up to now, we’ve been working actually laborious and I believe it’s a very good alternative for us to replace and work rather a lot bodily.

“We’ve achieved a number of the targets – and the principle one is all the time attempting to win and construct this mentality of profitable video games. After all there are issues that we have to enhance and hold working to get higher and higher however I believe we’re on the appropriate path.”