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'My bags are ready!' - Mikel Arteta reveals how eager Riccardo Calafiori was to join Arsenal in first meeting

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  • Arsenal signed Calafiori from Bologna
  • The defender is already on the US for pre-season
  • Was eager to join Gunners despite interest from other clubs