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Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has hailed the potential signing of defender Riccardo Calafiori.
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has given his seal of approval to manager Mikel Arteta's decision to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna.
Gallas believes the 22-year-old Italian defender would be a valuable addition to the Gunners' squad.
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Gallas hails Calafiori signing for Arsenal
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Gallas revealed that he received a glowing endorsement of Calafiori's abilities from a friend who played in Italy for several years.
"My friend played in Italy for several years and watches Serie A every week – he played for Inter Milan and Lazio, he was a great player, but I'm not going to say who – and he told me that Riccardo Calafiori is really good," Gallas said in an interview with Gambling Zone.
Gallas highlighted Calafiori's versatility and quality, stating:
"He's young. He has good quality, and he can play as a centre-back or as a left-back. I think he would be a good signing for Arsenal because the club doesn't have a left-back at the moment. There are doubts about that position."
Calafiori is expected to start at either left-back or alongside William Saliba in the heart of defence for the Gunners.
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