Captain Martin Odegaard has given his first impressions of Riccardo Calafiori during Arsenal training.

Odegaard spoke to Hayters TV after Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool and said Calafiori has shown a lot of character in training. The Arsenal captain and the club’s fans are excited about the new signing’s new season.

Odegaard shared: “I think everyone saw immediately in training that he is a top player and a top defender, very strong.”

Calafiori arrives at Arsenal after many days of anticipation.

“You know he shows that on the pitch and I’m sure he’ll bring us a lot, it’s a pleasure to have him in the team and I look forward to seeing more from him.”

Arsenal already had a quality defence last season. The Gunners now have a top five defender with the addition of Calafiori and Timber to a squad that already includes William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Ben White. Unless Arteta occasionally uses Timber in the No.6 role, one of those names will be missing regularly.

Rookie Riccardo Calafiori works hard during his first training session with Arsenal in Philadelphia

The hard work has begun for Riccardo Calafiori in Philadelphia as he aims to make his Arsenal debut on Thursday night.

Arsenal’s new signing, Riccardo Calafiori, is already making waves as he dives into his first training session with the team in Philadelphia. The young Italian defender is eager to showcase his talents and adapt to the Premier League, and he’s showing remarkable dedication as he works to impress the coaching staff and his new teammates.

Riccardo Calafiori is putting in the effort to make a strong first impression at Arsenal. His training involves a combination of physical exercises, tactical drills, and technical work designed to prepare him for the demands of Premier League football.