Riccardo Calafiori spent the majority of his career in Italy before completing a move from Bologna to Arsenal, and he is now enjoying life in the Premier League, although he admits there are aspects of his home country that he misses.Settling into Life in EnglandArsenal remain one of the world’s biggest clubs, and playing in the Premier League represents a significant ambition for many footballers. For Calafiori, this move reflects a major step forward in his career. He has quickly established himself as the first-choice left back at the club, delivering consistently strong performances under the guidance of Mikel Arteta.Arteta will expect continued development from the defender, who is still progressing and has the potential to reach an even higher level. Given Arsenal’s tendency to retain its key players, it is likely that Calafiori will remain in England for the foreseeable future as he continues to grow within the squad.Calafiori Reflects on ItalyAs reported by Goal, Calafiori has spoken openly about what he misses most about Italy while adapting to life in London. He said:“Life in London is good, although when you’re playing every three days you don’t really get to enjoy it. The city has so much to offer, but when it comes to England as a whole, it’s a different story: London is London, but the rest.“What I miss most about Italy is the sun, more than anything else. I’d like to see friends and family more often, but I’m not complaining. And then in Italy we’re used to observing, judging and criticising: I like that it’s not like that here. I like exploring fashion. I go to vintage markets to find unknown brands and unique pieces, it helps me switch off.”His comments underline a natural sense of nostalgia, having spent most of his life in Italy. While he continues to thrive professionally in England, it is understandable that he reflects on the cultural and personal differences between the two countries._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsCalafiori reveals what he misses about playing in Italy21 March 2026, 20:00Chris Sutton does not believe the Carabao Cup will determine the title winner21 March 2026, 19:00Arsenal players are not discussing winning the quadruple21 March 2026, 18:00The post Calafiori reveals what he misses about playing in Italy appeared first on Just Arsenal News.