Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori dreaming of Roma return: “Sooner or later”

Riccardo Calafiori has opened up about his enduring connection to Roma, admitting that a return to his boyhood club remains a significant dream for his future career.

The Arsenal defender, speaking on the Supernova podcast and relayed by Corriere dello Sport, reflected on his departure from the Giallorossi and expressed a sense of unfinished business in the capital. The Italian international made it clear that the way his tenure ended and was marked by a sudden exit after a promising start, is something he still carries with him.

The quotes provided by the player highlight a deep-seated desire to one day wear the Roma colors again.

“I‘d like to return to Roma sooner or later. We can’t plan it, of course, but yes, I want to return.”

He added more details to how the tenure at Roma simply withered away.

“It all started very well, with a goal. I played a lot for the first six months with Mourinho , even providing a few assists. Then came Bodo Glimt-Roma , and from that moment on I didn’t play again. I went to Genoa on loan, but I didn’t play there either. Only three appearances. In the meantime, Roma won the Conference. There was no more room for me.”

Calafiori’s words suggest that despite his success abroad and in the Premier League, the emotional tie to his roots remains a powerful motivator for a potential homecoming later in his career.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN