Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori opened up about the emotional scenes in the dressing room following his team's historic Premier League victory. The Italian admitted that Manchester City dropping points at Bournemouth triggered an explosion of emotion, sealing a long-awaited title after a 22-year drought. This is reported by Goal.com reports .
Riccardo Calafiori, who made 26 appearances during the season, shared his memories ahead of the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal officially clinched the title on May 19. Mikel Arteta's side secured a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on the final matchday, finishing seven points clear of their closest rivals.
"Winning the Premier League was one of my childhood dreams. The moment the final whistle blew in the Bournemouth vs Manchester City match was our happiest moment. Everyone — the coaching staff and the players — celebrated together. Walking through the city, I realized how much this victory meant to the fans," said Riccardo Calafiori.
The defender also touched upon his adaptation process under Mikel Arteta. According to him, the English league differs fundamentally from Italy's Serie A in terms of work ethic and match intensity. He emphasized that the club's patience with the coach and belief in a long-term project ultimately paid off.
Currently, the London club is focusing on the Champions League final against the Parisian side. Riccardo Calafiori added that the weekly training routine and recovery processes are at the highest level in Europe, which is crucial for maintaining physical condition.
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