Arsenal’s New Signing Sparks Reaction from Timber and Kiwior
Arsenal fans have been left talking after Riccardo Calafiori was introduced to his new teammates. The Italian defender signed a five-year contract with the Gunners for a fee of up to £42 million, including add-ons.
The 22-year-old is a versatile player who can play at centre-back, left-back, defensive midfield, and even left-wing. Arsenal had the best defense in the Premier League last season, conceding just 29 goals, and now have an even stronger backline.
However, the arrival of Calafiori could be bad news for Jurrien Timber and Jakub Kiwior, both of whom are hoping to start in central defense or left-back. Fans noticed Timber’s reaction, as he shot the new recruit a look after applauding him.
Kiwior smiled as he entered the room and high-fived a coach, but one fan commented, "Does he know?" Another fan wrote, "Look at Timber," prompting another to reply, "Thought I was the only one who saw it, he knows, competition just gets stiffer."
The reaction from Timber and Kiwior is a sign that the competition for places in the Arsenal squad is heating up. The Gunners will face Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen, and Lyon in friendlies before kicking off their Premier League campaign against Wolves on August 17.
It’s clear that Mikel Arteta has big plans for Calafiori, and fans are excited to see how he will fit in. With the likes of Timber and Kiwior pushing for starts, the battle for places in the Arsenal backline is set to be intense.
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