In the early morning of July 30, Beijing time, Arsenal Football Club officially announced the signing of Italian central defender Carafiore, this news quickly attracted the attention of fans and media. Subsequently, Carafiore accepted the media interview, sharing his feelings about joining Arsenal and his expectations for the new season.
Speaking about why Arsenal were so attractive to him, Calafiore said that he had an in-depth two-month-long conversation with Arsenal's coaching staff as well as sporting director Edu, and that this professional and sincere communication convinced him that Arsenal were the best option for him to be able to improve himself as a player. Although there were other clubs that showed keen interest in him, Arsenal's youth, strength and potential made his decision final.
Karafiori confessed that the process of joining Arsenal was not easy, but he felt a sense of relief and anticipation when he finally became a member of Arsenal. He knows that he needs to keep improving himself by training hard every day and contribute to the team as soon as he recovers. He is very excited about playing at the Emirates Stadium and can't wait to show what he can do there.
When asked why he is so sure that Arsenal is the right club for him, Calafiori said that he has a good feeling, a feeling that cannot be explained in words, but he believes that on the pitch the fans will see that he has made the right choice. As for his role in the team, he says he doesn't mind which position he plays, as long as he is able to get on the pitch and improve, that's the most important thing.
Interestingly, Calafiori also revealed how he didn't watch too many Arsenal games as a kid, but he became interested in Arsenal after watching an Arsenal v Crystal Palace game in January. In addition, he thanked the fans for the song they wrote for him and hoped to hear them sing it for him in person on the pitch.
On how he can help Arsenal improve and win in the title race, Calafiori said he has a strong desire to win and self-belief. He plans to aim for victory from the start of training and motivate the team with his performances. He believes that his joining will inject new energy and motivation into Arsenal and help the team to achieve better results in the new season.
Finally, when asked if there was anywhere he would like to visit in Philadelphia, Calafiori didn't hesitate to mention the Rocky statue. This shows his ability to adapt and curiosity for new environments, and makes one expect his future at Arsenal to be as resilient and courageous as Rocky's.
