William Saliba and Odegaard react to Riccardo Calafiori’s message amid ‘Arsenal exit’ claim
Riccardo Calafiori appeared to address speculation over his Arsenal future with a message to fans on social media.
The Italian defender has endured a frustrating debut season at the Emirates, with injuries disrupting his momentum after a promising start.
Since returning to fitness, Calafiori has struggled to reclaim his spot in the team, losing out to 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has impressed in his breakthrough campaign.
Persistent fitness concerns and limited minutes have already raised doubts about his long-term role at Arsenal, despite only arriving last summer.
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Arsenal are set to make a decision on Calafiori’s future, with growing interest from Serie A sides including AC Milan monitoring his situation.
Despite the uncertainty, the full-back took to social media with a post directed at the supporters, reaffirming his focus and connection with the club as questions over his future continue to mount.
| Season statistics | Riccardo Calafiori |
| Appearances | 28 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 2 |
Riccardo Calafiori ‘proud’ to represent Arsenal amid exit speculation
Calafiori shared a photo on Instagram revealing the new Arsenal home shirt alongside a message that read: “Proud to wear the red and white”.
His post drew support from several teammates, with William Saliba, Declan Rice, and club captain Martin Odegaard among those who liked the post.
Despite the show of unity within the squad, some Arsenal supporters called for Calafiori’s to be sold, citing his ongoing injury struggles. The 22-year-old has already missed 26 games this season, having suffered five separate injuries that have kept him sidelined for a total of 116 days.
Gabriel Martinelli could follow Riccardo Calafiori in Arsenal summer departure
Another player facing an uncertain future at the Emirates is Gabriel Martinelli, as the side prepare for a possible squad reshuffle in the upcoming transfer window.
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Arsenal are open to listening to offers for Martinelli, with Saudi Pro League clubs monitoring his situation closely.
With Arsenal set to offer Leandro Trossard a new contract, the club may consider cashing in on Martinelli to help balance the books and fund summer reinforcements.
The winger has also endured a disappointing campaign, and should Arsenal choose to part ways with both him and Calafiori, the funds generated could be crucial for Mikel Arteta’s plans to strengthen the squad ahead of next season.