Riccardo Calafiori he is having a great season with Bologna, but in a different position than expected. Born and raised as a left-footed full-backMotta reinvented him as a central defender, launching his candidacy for the national team too. The 2002 class is having a great season, in a role, that of left-footed central defender, in which Italy has always been particularly lacking. They set their sights on him Juventus e Napoli, looking for young, quality reinforcements for next season.
Calafiori, the jewel of Bologna
When Bologna signed a surprise signing this summer Calafiori many wondered about the need to buy a third left-handed full-back given that Lykogiannis was in the squad and Kristiansen had also arrived. Motta instead reinvented the former Roma central defender, at the expense of Lucumì. The Colombian, also due to a long injury, lost his place to the former Basel player who took off from there. In the new position he put together several high-level performances.
Juventus and Napoli are the teams currently most interested in the boy. The Bianconeri have been looking for a left-footed central defender for the future for some time and Calafiori is one of the favourites. We really like his flexibility and it isn’t even ruled out that Allegri will use him in the “Chambiso style” for Juventus. Napoli are also evaluating his inclusion in the squad, given that there will be a revolution in the summer. In any case, the player seems destined to take flight next summer.
Calafiori to Juventus: 35%
Second Sky Sport, Riccardo Calafiori came into the sights of Juventus for next season. Giuntoli is carefully viewing the evolution of the Bologna central defender and is ready to present an offer in June. The player fits the identikit that the Bianconeri are looking for: young, eclectic and with ample potential, so an attempt for him will undoubtedly be made.
Calafiori at Napoli: 35%
Napoli finally stopped the deal for Nehuen Perez, so in the summer they will return to the attack for a central defender. Furthermore, we must not forget that the Neapolitans also have needs on the left-handed flank. For this reason, second tuttomercatoweb.comDe Laurentiis’ club is at the window. Calafiori he is one of the profiles most paid attention to and relations with Bologna are good. Everything suggests that there could be a meeting in June.
Calafiori to Milan: 30%
Il Milan already last summer it was close to Calafiori, but in the end the player went to Bologna. Furlani also tried again in the last days of this transfer market, but Bologna made a wall. It is possible, therefore, that a third attempt will be made in the summer. If initially the Rossoneri were looking for the former Roma player as Hernandez’s deputy, his evolution also makes him very attractive for the central role. Let’s remember that the Rossoneri will have to invest in both departments in the summer, so the Bolognese is a credible target.