According to Fabrizio Romano, the negotiations regarding the previous sell-on fee between Bologna and Basel have been finalized, resulting in Riccardo Calafiori's transfer to Arsenal.
Gabriel and William Saliba's preferred defensive partnership was disrupted by Saliba's injury two seasons ago, resulting in Arsenal's defensive struggles.
As a result, Rob Holding was compelled to assume the role of center-back, and the decline was apparent.
Manchester City surpassed Arsenal and secured the league title despite the fact that Mikel Arteta's team had maintained the top position for most of the campaign due to their disappointing performances.
Holding was subsequently dispatched to demonstrate the manager's aspiration to eliminate any individual who could detract from his team.
Following a second-place finish in the previous season, the manager is again seeking to fortify Arsenal's defense.
In recent months, the club has been preoccupied with Italy's center-back Calafiori, who can also play as a left-back.
The 22-year-old's dominant performance in the opening match of the most recent Euros was a significant factor in the attention of numerous teams, as it was only his second start for his country.
Arsenal gained the top position for Calafiori shortly after that.
The defender reportedly agreed to a fee of approximately £ 37.9 million with Bologna on June 20, after the team had previously secured his support.
Arsenal completes the transfer of Calafiori.
The terms will include a sell-on fee comparable to the agreement between Bologna and Basel, in which the Italian side was to receive 50% of the fee for the sale.
However, it was reported that the clubs were discussing the possibility of altering this, which resulted in a delay in confirming the transfer.
However, Romano has stated that the two parties have now resolved the matter regarding the previous sell-on fee.
He does not disclose the percentage of profit that either party will receive due to the Arsenal transfer.
Nevertheless, he has issued the renowned "here we go" stamp, indicating that all obstacles have been resolved and Calafiori will shortly become a Gunner.
This is due to the ongoing exchange of documents between Arsenal and Bologna.
Calafiori will promptly join the squad.
Romano has disclosed that Calafiori's annual compensation will be approximately £3.4 million, and his contract will last five years.
Additionally, it appears that he is promptly prepared to join the team.
Arsenal is currently on a pre-season tour in the United States, and Romano has confirmed that Calafiori will undergo his medical there.
This implies that he will join his new compatriots for their pre-season fixtures.
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