Riccardo Calafiori Transfer from Bologna to Juventus
Riccardo Calafiori was highly sought after by many top clubs this summer. For a long time, it seemed Juventus was leading the race to sign him, but ultimately, Arsenal secured his services.
Juventus were one of the favourites to sign Riccardo Calafiori this summer. Early reports suggested they were close to agreeing a deal with Bologna for a fee in the region of €40m. The appointment of Thiago Motta as Juventus' head coach could have been a deciding factor.
Juventus were interested in signing Riccardo Calafiori but did not proceed with the move.
Juventus tried to sign Riccardo Calafiori in the last 10 days but the player only wanted a move to Arsenal.
Juventus showed interest in Riccardo Calafiori and started contacting Bologna in February. Thiago Motta, who was being considered for the Juventus coaching position, had named Calafiori as one of his desired players. However, Juventus couldn't compete with Arsenal's offer.
Arsenal roared into the race for Calafiori as Italy’s Euro 2024 campaign concluded, taking pole position in the transfer race from Juventus. Italy legend Leonardo Bonucci expressed regret about Calafiori's transfer, stating he would have liked to see him at Juventus.
Juventus had tried to close the deal before the European Championship, but Bologna rejected their offer.
Juventus remains interested in Riccardo Calafiori's transfer despite the ongoing negotiations between Bologna and Arsenal. Juventus is closely monitoring the situation, although the chances are objectively low since the deal with Arsenal seemed almost closed. However, there are rumors in London that the deal has fallen through.
Juventus showed interest in Riccardo Calafiori but later shifted their focus to French player Todibo from Nice.
Riccardo Calafiori was previously considered by Juventus, but the move did not materialize.
Giovanni Sartori, Bologna's market man, mentioned that Juventus is one of the many teams interested in Riccardo Calafiori. However, he expressed a preference to keep the player. Sartori stated that if significant offers come, they will consider them, but he doubts that Calafiori will go to Juventus. Instead, he believes the player is more likely to move to a different market.
Riccardo Calafiori was highly sought after by Juventus in Italy.
Juventus had been favourites to sign Calafiori - and the player had long since agreed personal terms with the Bianconeri - but Bologna were reluctant to sell to their Serie A rivals. Bologna’s €50m asking price was also a problem for Juventus.
Juventus showed interest in Riccardo Calafiori but could not match the financial offer made by Arsenal.
Riccardo Calafiori was highly sought after by Juventus in Italy.
Juventus were reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Bologna for a fee in the region of €40m. Motta being the new head coach could be a deciding factor.
Juventus has shown interest in Riccardo Calafiori.
Juventus showed interest in Riccardo Calafiori, but Arsenal's offer was more convincing.
Riccardo Calafiori has been rumored to be closest to a transfer to Juventus.
Juventus is interested in acquiring Ricardo Calafiori. However, Bologna's technical director, Giovanni Sartori, expressed a desire to keep the player unless significant offers are made. Sartori mentioned that Calafiori is unlikely to move to Juventus and may go to a different market.
Riccardo Calafiori has attracted interest from Juventus due to his performances for Bologna and at the EUROs.
Juventus are keen on the 22-year-old.
There were speculations that Riccardo Calafiori was closest to joining Juventus before Arsenal entered the race.
Juventus had been favourites to sign Calafiori - and the player has long since agreed personal terms with the Bianconeri and would ideally prefer a move there - but Bologna are reluctant to sell to their Serie rivals. Bologna’s €50m asking price is also a problem for Juventus.
Juventus has been trying to acquire Calafiori for some time to strengthen their defense under coach Thiago Motta. However, Bologna's sporting director Giovanni Sartori has indicated that this move is unlikely to happen.
Riccardo Calafiori, a 22-year-old defender from Bologna and the Italian national team, is expected to leave the club this transfer window to seek a stronger team. His desire is to join Juventus.
Riccardo Calafiori is expected to leave Bologna this transfer window and wants to join a stronger team. His preference is Juventus.
Giovanni Sartori, Bologna's technical director, mentioned that there are talks about Calafiori potentially moving to Juventus, among other teams. However, he expressed doubts about the transfer to Juventus happening and emphasized Bologna's desire to keep the player.
Calafiori is not expected to go to Juventus.
Riccardo Calafiori is desired by Juventus. Bologna acquired him 12 months ago and would like to keep him, but the outcome depends on market developments.
Bologna are reportedly ready to welcome Premier League offers for their star defender Riccardo Calafiori following his impressive performance in the European Championships. The Italy international centre-back has caught the attention of Juventus.
Juventus is interested in Calafiori but is not willing to meet Bologna's current asking price.
Juventus was seriously interested in Calafiori's services even before the European Championship. The club reportedly agreed on the transfer before the tournament in Germany, but negotiations were halted due to the Euros.
Juventus, coached by Thiago Motta who previously worked with Calafiori at Bologna, is interested in acquiring the player. Bologna is open to negotiating a sale starting from 40 million euros.
Juventus have already agreed terms with the player and have had the green light from him since February or March. However, the relationship between Bologna and Juventus has soured due to the Thiago Motta situation.
Juventus has already reached a verbal agreement with Riccardo Calafiori. However, FC Basel has a resale clause of 40% if the transfer fee exceeds 4 million euros.
Riccardo Calafiori is on the radar of Juventus, now coached by Thiago Motta, who previously managed him at Bologna. The 22-year-old has been a key player for Italy under Luciano Spalletti and has a background with Roma, Genoa, and Basel, which holds 40% of his federative rights.
Juventus has long been interested in Riccardo Calafiori for their defense. Despite Calafiori's willingness to transfer to Turin, Juventus is aware that they might be surpassed in the race to sign him.
Juventus are one of the favourites to sign the Italian centre-back this summer. Reports suggest Juventus are the current front-runners to secure his signature, and are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Bologna for a fee in the region of €40m. It's thought Motta being the new head coach could be a deciding factor.
Calafiori is a 22-year-old Italian defender who Milan regrets not securing last year. Juventus is currently interested in him. Milan should try to intervene in the transfer process as he fits their needs perfectly.
Riccardo Calafiori is being linked with a move to Juventus. Reports from Italy suggest that Juventus is closest to securing the transfer, and the player himself is also interested in the move.
Calafiori is a top priority for Juventus. However, Bologna's high asking price of 30 million EUR is a significant obstacle.
Riccardo Calafiori has chosen Juventus as his future club. After a phenomenal season with Bologna, he is ready to make a significant move to a historic club like Juventus. However, the transfer will not be easy due to the high valuation set by Bologna's CEO Claudio Fenucci, which is above 25 million euros. Bologna had acquired Calafiori from Basel for 3 million euros, with a 50% sell-on clause. Bologna aims to increase his valuation post-European Championships, with a base auction price of at least 40 million euros. Juventus is looking for alternatives to reduce the cash component, potentially including a player exchange.
Juventus is interested in signing Riccardo Calafiori. The deal is complex due to the involvement of Basel, which holds 50% of the resale rights for Calafiori. Juventus is considering including a young player such as Nicolussi Caviglia, Barbieri, or Facundo Gonzalez to lower the cost.
Juventus is leading the race to sign Riccardo Calafiori.
Riccardo Calafiori wants to join Juventus after a phenomenal season with Bologna, which ended with a historic qualification to the next Champions League and a call-up for the European Championship. Despite Bologna's CEO Claudio Fenucci dismissing early rumors of a possible departure, the player's desire to join Juventus is clear. Juventus has made Calafiori a top priority, but the negotiations are complex as Bologna demands an offer significantly higher than the initial 25 million euros proposed by Juventus' sporting director, Giuntoli.
Calafiori, after an impressive season in Serie A, is determined to join Juventus. He is eager to reunite with his former coach Thiago Motta, who is now at Juventus, to pursue more ambitious goals and win trophies.
Riccardo Calafiori, a sensational Italian defender currently playing for Bologna, is linked with a transfer to Juventus. The latest reports from Italy suggest that Calafiori is closest to a transfer to Juventus, which he also desires. Last season, he played 37 matches for Bologna, scoring two goals and providing five assists. He is valued at 30 million euros according to Transfermarkt.
Riccardo Calafiori is close to joining Juventus. Bologna manager Thiago Motta is now confirmed as Massimiliano Allegri’s replacement at Juventus, and Juventus are making significant moves in the transfer market.
Juventus coach Thiago Motta is making efforts to bring Riccardo Calafiori to the club. Calafiori has impressed in Serie A under Motta's guidance at Bologna.
Juventus maintains interest in Riccardo Calafiori despite Bologna's refusal to sell. Juventus has offered 25 million plus a player, but Bologna demands 40 million. Bologna's strategy may involve increasing the price if Calafiori performs well at the European Championship. Calafiori is under contract with Bologna until June 2027 and was acquired from Basel in 2023 for 4 million euros.
Bologna values Riccardo Calafiori at least 40 million euros. Juventus, under the coach who highlighted Calafiori's abilities, considers him a priority target.
Juventus has been interested in Calafiori since January. With the arrival of Motta, who is a strong supporter of Calafiori, negotiations are ongoing. Bologna is interested in some young players from Juventus, including Nicolussi Caviglia.
Thiago Motta strongly desires Riccardo Calafiori for the next season.
Basilea has complicated the plans of Juventus. According to Tuttosport, the Swiss club has inserted a specific clause in the agreement with Bologna that could make closing the deal that would bring Riccardo Calafiori to Juventus more difficult. As is known, Bologna will have to recognize 50% of the money they will earn from his sale, should they decide to dispose of him, to the company from which they purchased him, but the problem is another. There is no way to circumvent all this with countermeasures because Basilea has established that in that case Bologna will have to turn half of the figure entered in the balance sheet of the players who will enter the operation. In the last few hours, a monstrous evaluation of 50 million euros has filtered from Casteldebole, an absolutely clamorous figure, but which would bring into the coffers of the Emilian club "only" 25 million. In addition to worrying the Old Lady, there is also competition: Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid have stepped forward.
Calafiori, whose contract expires in 2028, is a player Motta is interested in. However, Bologna is not willing to make discounts. The time to find an agreement will be slightly longer, but will not go beyond the end of the European championship. Enough time to establish price and counterpart avoiding the clash with the player who has hinted at the desire to follow the coach who valued him in his first and only season at Bologna.
The transfer of Riccardo Calafiori to Juventus is plausible but only after the Euros. There are currently no margins for negotiation, as first, they will wait for the Euro with Italy to see also what will be the impact of the player and understand from which evaluation to start. The Calafiori node - which already has an agreement with Juventus - exists for Bologna, but the Rossoblu directors are confident that the Roman defender will not get to point his feet once he returns from the Euros. In the opposite case, the price has already been set: 50 million euros will be needed to convince the management to let Calafiori leave.
Riccardo Calafiori has shown interest in Juventus, prioritizing it over Bayer Leverkusen. His agent, Alessandro Lucci, has reached a preliminary agreement with Cristiano Giuntoli for a five-year contract. Juventus and Bologna are in the process of finalizing the transfer deal, with the asking price being 30 million euros cash (50% would go to Basel). Juventus is considering including some counterparts to reduce the expenditure, with Barbieri, Facundo Gonzalez, or Nicolussi Caviglia possibly being the right names.
Riccardo Calafiori, who had a standout season at Bologna, is being pursued by Juventus. Bologna has not yet set a price and wants to wait until the end of the Euro. Juventus is pushing to bring him to Turin, where he would rejoin Motta, with whom he worked at Bologna. 40% of the sale proceeds will go to Basel as per agreements. Roma, which had already received a small percentage when Calafiori transferred to Basel, is not entitled to anything.
Riccardo Calafiori is willing to sign a five-year contract with Juventus. Bologna is asking for 30 million, which could be lowered by the inclusion of counter-parties such as Huijsen, Iling-Junior, Miretti, Nicolussi Caviglia, Barbieri, and Facundo Gonzalez.
Thiago Motta, the new coach of Juventus, wants to pair up Bremer with Riccardo Calafiori to form one of the strongest defensive duos in Serie A.
Riccardo Calafiori would gladly follow Thiago Motta, who relaunched him upon his return to Italy after his experience abroad with Basel. The Swiss club, which had bought him for 2.5 million euros from Roma and sold him a year later to Bologna for 4 million euros, has a significant percentage (close to 50%) on Calafiori's future resale.
Juventus seem more and more convinced that it is worth investing in Riccardo Calafiori. Bologna values his card between 25 and 30 million and at least officially considers him untransferable. Meaning that they would do everything to keep him, at least for the season of the landing in the Champions League, also because in case of sale 40% of the amount collected would be transferred to Basel. In the intentions of the club, someone like Calafiori would represent the certainty of the defense for the next 7-8 years at least, within a department that could undergo major upheavals in this summer market window.
Juventus seems increasingly convinced that it is worth investing in Riccardo Calafiori. Bologna values his card between 25 and 30 million and at least officially considers him non-transferable. In the sense that it would do everything to retain him, at least for the season of landing in the Champions League, also because in the event of a sale 40% of the figure collected would be transferred to Basel. The main obstacle to overcome concerns the resistance of Sartori and Saputo, because the boy's will seems quite clear: he would go to Juve in a hurry, not so much for the money (his salary would increase compared to the current 400 thousand euros) but for a question of medium-long term perspective. In the intentions of the club, someone like Calafiori would represent the certainty of the defense for the next 7-8 years at least, within a department that already in this summer market window could undergo major upheavals.
Bologna values Calafiori's card between 25 and 30 million, and officially considers him non-transferable. The main obstacle to overcome is precisely the resistance of Sartori and Saputo, because the boy's wish seems quite clear: he would go to Juve in a hurry, not so much for the money (his salary would increase compared to the current 400 thousand euros) but for a matter of medium-long term perspective. At Juve they promised him to fight for the scudetto right away and to arrive, in a very short time, to also play Europe with a certain ambition. The defender sends signals: "Since I was born I believe that Chiellini has been the absolute best defender" he said in a conference. He feels ready for the big leap and in Turin he would find Thiago Motta.
Thiago Motta has expressly asked for a central defender from Cristiano Giuntoli. The chosen name is Calafiori from Bologna: costs 25 million. The negotiations are well underway and could close shortly.
Riccardo Calafiori has been linked with a move to Juventus. He has had a great season and has stood out as one of the best in Serie A. He has grown significantly and deserves to be linked with top clubs. He had some misfortune when he was younger, including some significant injuries, but now he is rightfully reaping the rewards. He would form a good pair of centre backs with Bremer.
Riccardo Calafiori seems to want to move to Juventus if Thiago Motta takes over the bench. Bologna, however, tries to cash in as much as possible, as they will have to recognize 40% of the resale to Basel. The player could already become bianconero in Germany during the European Championship. As counterparts to include in the deal, there are the names of Nicolussi Caviglia, Barbieri, Iling Junior, Miretti and Gonzalez.
Juventus is interested in the player and values him at approximately 25 million. However, Bologna is asking for a price of 30 million. The deal might include a technical counterpart from Juventus to reduce the cash outflow.
Riccardo Calafiori, a key player for Thiago Motta at Bologna, is next in line for a move. Juventus might include a young player, Fabio Miretti, in the deal. The details of the deal need to be worked out, but Calafiori wants to go to Juventus and the club is ready to close the deal for the left-back.
Riccardo Calafiori, who has had a successful season with Bologna, is now attracting the attention of several clubs. His performance has been so impressive that he has become a primary target for Juventus, especially with the move of Thiago Motta to Juventus. The player is excited about the potential move to Turin, and Juventus is considering including some technical counterpart in the deal.
Riccardo Calafiori is a preferred target for Juventus, although Bologna may raise the price.
Giuntoli wants to speed up the process for Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The former Roma defender wants to follow Thiago Motta to Juventus so much that he has even turned down significant offers from the Premier League and Bundesliga. The request from Bologna to Juventus for Riccardo Calafiori will not be less than 25 million euros, and will be closer to 30. Giuntoli wants to close the deal as soon as possible, so that the cost of the defender does not increase further with the European Championship. The strategy of Juventus also includes the insertion in the negotiation of some technical counterparts, Bologna likes Nicolussi Caviglia, Miretti, Barbieri and Facundo Gonzalez.
Juventus is interested in Riccardo Calafiori. The transfer fee is expected to be close to 30 million euros. The deal might also involve Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Tommaso Barbieri. Thiago Motta could be a reason for Calafiori to accept the offer from Juventus.
Riccardo Calafiori is close to joining Juventus. The director of sports, Cristiano Giuntoli, is very close to reaching an agreement with Bologna. The transfer fee is reported to be 25 million euros.
Riccardo Calafiori is wanted by Motta at Juventus with the aim of forming a high-level pair with Bremer.
Riccardo Calafiori, a key contributor to Bologne's excellent season, has caught the attention of many. According to our sources, Juventus has a verbal agreement with the young Italian prodigy, who may well follow Thiago Motta to the Old Lady, considering him as one of his great protégés.
Juventus is showing interest in Riccardo Calafiori and is trying to convince him to change clubs in the next summer. Calafiori scored a double against Juventus. His first goal was opportunistic and the second one showed his ability to anticipate the action and his superior technique.
Calafiori scored a goal against Juventus. Juventus will have to pay if they want to sign him, Spalletti has already marked his name for the Euros.
According to La Stampa, with the new coach, defender Riccardo Calafiori could arrive.
Juventus is interested in Riccardo Calafiori to replace Gleison Bremer. Bologna is asking for at least 25 million euros for the transfer.
In terms of defense, another element could come from Bologna: it would be Riccardo Calafiori.
Juventus is interested in Riccardo Calafiori, a player from Bologna, and will be watching him in the upcoming championship crossover. Calafiori, a product of Roma's youth sector, has a total of 36 appearances this season with 5 assists to his credit.
Juventus is showing great interest in Bologna and Riccardo Calafiori.
Juventus is in pole for Riccardo Calafiori of Bologna and if the Brazilian in the sights of Manchester United were to leave, they would certainly attack the Under 21 center.
Calafiori is being eyed by Juventus.
Juventus is ready to make the decisive step for Riccardo Calafiori. The defender of Bologna is certainly one of the most representative players of the team of Thiago Motta, one step away from qualifying for the next Champions League. He is well known to the rossoblù coach who in the season has engaged his player in 32 games between the championship and Coppa Italia. The player has been targeted by the bianconera company since January, which could win the auction that has broken out. On him, in fact, there would not only be the bianconeri but Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham but the boy, reports today's edition of Tuttosport, would like the Turin destination fascinated by the project presented at Continassa and we would be going towards the much awaited white smoke.
Calafiori is in the sights of Juventus for the next season.
Juventus has identified Riccardo Calafiori as a suitable name to strengthen the rearguard. The arrival of the former full-back, reinvented central in Bologna, might not be the only one planned.
Juventus has started initial contacts to understand the feasibility of the operation and the possible costs. Bologna's request is around 25 million euros, but Juventus wants to lower the cash part by including a counterpart. One of the ideas is to try to include Tommaso Barbieri or Tiago Djalo in the deal. However, the obstacle could be the player's salary. Another factor that could become decisive is the future of Thiago Motta: the coach who relaunched him at Bologna has a verbal agreement with Juve, if he were to go to Turin he would want to take Calafiori with him as a new Juventus player.
Juventus continues to work with Bologna for Riccardo Calafiori. The total availability of the player for the transfer to Juventus has already been cashed by Cristiano Giuntoli who is now looking for an agreement with the club of President Saputo. Contacts in recent weeks have become more frequent and have led to a first clear request: 25 million euros.
Ricardo Calafiori is having a brilliant season and Motta will take him with him to northern Italy.
Juventus is negotiating with Bologna's defender, Riccardo Calafiori (born in 2002, former Roma and Genoa player). He joined from the Swiss team Basel in the last summer market for 4 million euros, and is under contract until June 2027.
The central defender of Bologna is having a great season with the rossoblù jersey, convincing the bianconeri to strongly bet on him. Bologna values the former Roma at around 25 million euros.
Riccardo Calafiori is also very much liked by Juventus, who has put him at the top of the market target list for next year. The former Roma is a name that Giuntoli likes and would also be to Mr. Thiago Motta if the Italian-Brazilian arrived on the Juventus bench.
Riccardo Calafiori is the first choice to strengthen the defense. In defense, in fact, a left-handed specialist is missing and the idea is to take a starter, a young prospect who at the same time can already be ready to wear the Juventus jersey as a starter. Contacts have already started positively and profitably in recent weeks with the player's agent Alessandro Lucci. Sartori values his gem at least 25 million but is willing to consider in the deal the inclusion of a technical counterpart and among the Juventus ranks there are several young elements that appear on Bologna's radar.
Juventus is ready to leap into pole position in the race for Riccardo Calafiori. The jewel of Bologna is Cristiano Giuntoli's first choice to strengthen the back package. Contacts have already been started positively and profitably in recent weeks with the player's agent Alessandro Lucci.
In Italy, Calafiori has admirers everywhere. Milan had thought about it in August 2023 to replace the departing Ballo-Touré, Juventus and Napoli are thinking about it now that the summer window is approaching quickly. In particular, it is the bianconeri who greatly consider the twenty-one year old, with the situation related to the Juventus bench that could accelerate the approach of the parties. If Allegri were to leave Juventus at the end of the season and Thiago Motta - Calafiori's current coach - were to take his place, it is certainly not to be excluded that the Italian-Brazilian coach could take him with him to Turin. The bianconeri have long started contacts: Calafiori remains among the main objectives, despite the high valuation that Bologna makes of him: not less than 20 million to start negotiating, also considering the contract until 2027 signed a year ago with the felsinei. In short, it seems that the market around Motta's jewel is ready to definitely light up.
Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna is also in the sights of Juventus. However, the management of Bologna does not intend to sit and listen to offers that are less than 25 million euros.
Juventus is considering a move for Bologna's Riccardo Calafiori. The club may have to sacrifice Timothy Weah in order to secure the transfer.
Riccardo Calafiori, who has emerged this year at Bologna under Thiago Motta, is a favourite for Juventus. To get the former Roma player, it is not ruled out that they may have to sacrifice Dean Huijsen, who is already in the sights of Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle.
Riccardo Calafiori is being followed by many big clubs, particularly Juventus. Bologna, however, does not want to let go of all their players and will therefore highly value Calafiori, who still has a long-term contract. There is also a 40% resale value that will go to Basel, for the amount exceeding 4 million. If he were to be sold, absurdly, for 40 million, then 18 would go to the Swiss. It remains to be seen if any counter-proposals will be accepted for this reason.
Calafiori from Bologna is another target for Juventus. However, the team's strategy is to keep the best players and strengthen from there.
Riccardo Calafiori, who has evolved from a left winger to a centre-back, has caught the attention of Juventus. Contacts between Juventus and Bologna are ongoing, and Calafiori is reportedly open to the idea of a move. The intention is to lower the cash contribution by including technical counterparts (Miretti and Nicolussi Caviglia).
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