Riccardo Calafiori aimed to be a pivotal player for Roma, but destiny directed him elsewhere.
Transitioning from Basel to Arsenal, the Roman defender celebrated winning the English championship with the Gunners, and soon he’ll step onto the field for the Champions League final.
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In an interview with Sky Sport during the media event before the match against PSG on May 30th, the defender born in 2002 shared his thoughts on the Roman club and other topics.
Reflecting on the league victory, the former Roma player stated: “It was an incredible experience, a celebration that will be hard to replicate. In some ways, winning in that manner is even better than on the pitch. The build-up and anticipation were fantastic.”
The young player also mentioned that he tries to catch Roma games whenever possible: “I keep an eye on Roma and occasionally watch matches involving Bologna. I really hope Roma can qualify for the Champions League; it’s been too long since they’ve participated, and I’d be thrilled about it. On Sunday, I’ll celebrate, but I’ll also keep an eye on the match against Verona on my phone because it’s going to be crucial…”