See what he really thinks about English cuisine.
Considering that he recently came to England after spending the majority of his career in Italy, RICCARDO CALAFIORI’S English is outstanding.
And he attributes his success to an unusual approach he is taking to learning the language.
6Riccardo Calafiori revealed how he learnt EnglishCredit: X/BBCMOTD
6The defender is already a popular new addition for the GunnersCredit: ReutersThe Italian has spent a number of years studying English.
And despite his lack of fluency, he has an amazing command of the language because of two peculiar sources, one of which is a certain genre of pop music.
Football Focus was told by Calafiori, “Since I was a child.
“I think I started with the song lyrics and Netflix. UK drill.”I’m still learning, I want to have lessons, I want to improve a bit.”
The open disclosures were adored by fans.
A reply said, “I adore him.” What a mate.”
What someone else wrote was, “How can you not love this man.”A third wrote: “He’s quite intelligent. I assumed that before traveling to the UK, he had taken some English classes.”
Finally, a user made a joke, saying, “Man is three years away from sounding like Bellerin,” alluding to the peculiar Spanish-London dialect of Hector Bellerin.Calafiori then shared his candid opinions about English cooking.
“To be honest, I expected worse,” he continued. It’s not too horrible.
“Chips and fish. It’s not too horrible. You can eat this once a month.
“I want to feel the whole experience, you know – become an English person.”
Calafiori is not only adored by the supporters for his charisma, but he is also proving it on the field with his performances for his new team.
The 22-year-old tied the score in the crucial match at the Etihad with a spectacular goal against Manchester City.
He claims that it is a two-way love affair, and his fans already adore him. He is even writing a song to the tune of “Amore.”
Calafiori called his transfer to Arsenal a “dream” and expressed his excitement about joining the “young squad” and playing a role.
“It has actually been my dream since I was 12 or 13 years old, because I can see the caliber of the league here and the best players in the world, in my opinion, play here,” he continued.
It’s a dream—not only for myself, but for everyone else as well.
“I will stop at nothing to play and contribute to the team; I came here to play. I’m hoping to start off that way in the early games.”He has shown to be a valuable addition to the Gunners’ defense by doing so with strong performances in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
“In my opinion, it’s just the beginning, the beginning of something bigger,” Calafiori continued. I can’t wait to play for Arsenal and bring home championships.
Digga D, a famous drill artistCredit: PA:Press Association
Calafiori spent most of his career in ItalyCredit: EPA
Calafiori’s signs for the GunnersCredit: Getty
Arsenal fans are loving their new left-backCredit: PA