Starting in Italy’s three games at Euro 2024, Riccardo Calafiori is one of the Azzurri’s highlights and aroused interest from Real Madrid
Riccardo Calafioria defender aged just 22, was a starter in the Italy in the first three games of the Euro 2024. Despite having scored an own goal in the match against Spain, the defender has been impressing with solid performances and drawing the attention of European giants, including, according to ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’, the Real Madrid.
Currently, the defender defends the Bolognawhich was the big surprise of Series Afinished in fifth place and got a place in the next Champions League. Thus, after an outstanding season, the player’s salary is around 40 million euros, around R$235 million at the current price. Real Madrid, in turn, intends to invest heavily in defense, as it counts on the departure of Nacho.
However, the Merengues will have to deal with heavy competition to sign the young defender. Calafiori also aroused the interest of Juventus, who will be led by Thiago Motta next season, he was the Italian’s coach at Bologna, making the Old Lady a strong candidate for purchase.
Calafiori began his career in the youth teams of the Pomegranatebut suffered a serious knee injury and had no opportunities in the Italian capital team. Therefore, the defender went on loan in Genoawas sold to the Baselin 2022, but soon returned to Italy to defend Bologna.
Source: sportbuzz
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