Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori reveals desire for Roma return | OneFootball

Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori has previously starred in Serie A but he remains open to a return at some point in the future.

The Roma youth graduate has won the Premier Leaguee and will have a chance at winning the Champions League too. Arsenal take on Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday and have a shot at history.

Meanwhile, the Italian has spoken to a host of media outlets in his home country about his situation, the Gunners and upcoming final.

In a chat with Corriere della Sera – via VoceGiallorossa, he revealed how the future looks for him.

He said: “I’m happy here now, but I’ve left some unfinished business with Roma. I barely played for that team when I was very young. I’d like to return. Not right away, but sooner or later.”

The defender was also asked to compare Roma and Arsenal and whether the Giallorossi can replicate the Gunners under Gian Piero Gasperini.

“I don’t know if Roma can become the new Arsenal, but I’m very happy they’ve placed their faith in Gasperini. I’m always rooting for them. I hope they can return to the levels I was used to when I was a kid.”

Roma have qualified for the Champions League. The versatile full-back expressed his delight for that.

He said: “I’m delighted with what they’ve achieved. I’ve spoken to Mancini, Cristante, and Pellegrini. Some even wrote to me about my birthday, so we’ve connected it all together.”

This isn’t the first time Calafiori has opened up about his long-term future. It does seem like he will return to Italy in the future but that point is still quite far away, as Mikel Arteta sees him as an important squad player at the Emirates.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN