Sagna claims Italy defender Calafiori is ‘the best recruit Arsenal have had in a long time’

Bacary Sagna believes Riccardo Calafiori has quietly become one of Arsenal’s most important signings in recent seasons, praising the Italian defender’s consistency, versatility and mentality as key assets in a side chasing major honours.

In an interview with The Italian Football Podcast, the former Gunners full-back revealed that he followed Calafiori closely during his rise in Serie A and says his performances in Italy already hinted at the level he is now showing in the Premier League.