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Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori has revealed an sudden footballing idol – and it’s not who many would have guessed.
In a current unique interview with VERSUS, the Italy worldwide spoke candidly about every part from his position as an envoy for adidas’ underwear line, to who he thinks has the very best hair at Arsenal (Noni Madueke, for the file).
Nevertheless it was his footballing idol that basically caught consideration.
Whereas most would assume he seemed as much as legendary Italian defenders like Paolo Maldini or Alessandro Nesta, Calafiori revealed his inspiration got here from a extra stunning supply: Aleksandar Kolarov, the previous Manchester Metropolis and AS Roma full-back.
“After I was youthful at Roma, I used to be fortunate to coach with the primary staff,” Calafiori defined. “I bought to be taught immediately from Aleksandar Kolarov, who performed my place. He was somebody I might watch each day – his method, his mentality – and he gave me recommendation and small particulars I nonetheless preserve with me at the moment.”
Though Kolarov was his major affect, Calafiori did point out the basic icons of Italian defending. “In fact, defenders like Maldini, Nesta, Chiellini… these gamers are icons for me,” he added.
Elsewhere within the interview, the 23-year-old spoke about life at Arsenal since his £42m summer season transfer from Bologna final summer season.
“It’s particular,” he stated. “Everybody’s a very good man, we’re associates, and I really feel actually comfy right here. Final season wasn’t simple, however I got here again this summer season with a hearth inside me. I couldn’t wait to begin once more. Taking part in within the Premier League is the dream for therefore many gamers, so now I simply need to get pleasure from it and present what I can do constantly.”
Kolarov was a pillar of consistency at Manchester Metropolis, serving to the membership win two Premier League titles. Now, Calafiori will undoubtedly be hoping to copy his idol’s success at Arsenal.
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