Jose Mourinho targets Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori for Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Jose Mourinho, set to become the new manager of Real Madrid, has expressed interest in signing Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori. The 24-year-old has impressed with his versatility, playing both left-back and center-back. Calafiori has been a significant contributor for Arsenal since joining the team from Bologna in 2024, with 65 appearances, four goals, and five assists. Despite Mourinho's interest, a transfer seems unlikely as Arsenal aims to retain the player, particularly with their plans to strengthen their defense through potential targets like Nathaniel Brown of Eintracht Frankfurt.
- •Jose Mourinho aims to sign Riccardo Calafiori for Real Madrid.
- •Calafiori has played 65 matches for Arsenal since 2024.
- •He primarily plays as a left-back but can also feature centrally.
- •Arsenal seeks to bolster defense and may target Nathaniel Brown.
- •A transfer appears unlikely given Calafiori's importance to Arsenal.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho wants Real Madrid to sign Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori
"Soon-to-be Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has told the club to sign Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, according to Madrid insider and journalist Ramon Alvarez. The Arsenal star has caught the ey...
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