Riccardo Calafiori, a 23-year-old Italian international who is a defender for Arsenal, stated a desire to return to Roma in the future. He explained that although careers cannot be planned, he envisions returning because he feels his previous time at the club was incomplete. Calafiori noted that his time there began very well, including a goal and the opportunity to play more. However, for various reasons, he was first loaned out and then sold. He admitted that events did not unfold as he had hoped. He also confirmed that the possibility of celebrating under the Curva Sud contributes to his desire to return.
The defender has 12 caps for Italy. He moved to Arsenal from Bologna in July 2024 for a €45 million fee, with a contract lasting until 2029. In the current Premier League season, he has made 20 appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists. His market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €50.00m. Reports from March 2025 indicated that Arsenal had established an asking price for him between €75 million and €80 million.
