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Riccardo Calafiori Reveals Why He Joined Arsenal, How Declan Rice Shocked Him & Arteta’s Impact

From a career-threatening knee injury at 16 to playing in the Premier League with Arsenal, Riccardo Calafiori’s journey is one defined by resilience, determination, and belief. In this exclusive Sports Illustrated interview, the Arsenal and Italy defender opens up about the moment he feared his football dream was over, the crucial guidance he received from former Roma captain Daniele De Rossi, and how key career decisions shaped his path. Calafiori discusses leaving Italy for Basel, returning to Serie A with Bologna to prove himself, and the positional switch under Thiago Motta that transformed his game. He also talks about what it has been like moving to North London, why Declan Rice surprised him, and the impact of Mikel Arteta on his development as a player. From setbacks and self-doubt to confidence, growth, and ambition, Calafiori shares the defining moments of a career that is only just at the beginning. #SportsIllustratedFC #SIFC #RiccardoCalafiori #Arsenal #PremierLeague Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:    / @sportsillustratedfc   Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 00:36 Growing Up In Rome 1:35 Big Injury 3:22 AS Roma 3:46 Basel & Bologna 4:30 Italy Debut 6:10 Joining Arsenal 7:28 First Day At Arsenal 7:49 Why Declan Rice Shocked Him 8:31 Mikel Arteta 9:35 Comparing To Last Season 10:19 To This Season 11:32 Italy & World Cup 13:27 Personal Reflections Credits: Arsenal Riccardo Calafiori AS Roma Bologna FC 1909 FC Basel 1893 FICG Azzurri e Azzurre Hayters TV UEFA EURO Devid Bouah About Sports Illustrated FC: Sports Illustrated FC brings you expert football content from around the globe, from in-depth analysis and tactical breakdowns to news, player interviews, and the biggest talking points in the game. Featuring weekly shows with hosts like Phil Jones, Lyés Bouzidi, and the SI FC team, this channel covers major leagues, top players, international matches, and the culture of the sport. This is where Sports Illustrated connects fans to the world’s most exciting moments in football. Follow Sports Illustrated FC: Website: https://www.si.com/soccer/ Instagram:   / sportsillustratedfc   TikTok:   / sportsillustratedfc   Facebook:   / sportsillustratedfc   X (Twitter):   / si_footballclub   SI Newsletter: si.com/newsletter-soccer?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=organic Riccardo Calafiori Opens Up On Arsenal, Why Declan Rice Surprised Him & Arteta’s Impact | SI FC    / @sportsillustratedfc