Riccardo Calafiori is retained at Arsenal until June 2029. The 24-year-old defender earns £90,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Riccardo Calafiori
Current Club: Arsenal
🌍 Italy
💰 Weekly Wage: £90,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Riccardo Calafiori earns 75.5% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Italian defender who joined Roma’s academy at age eight. Played for Genoa and Basel before breaking out at Bologna under Thiago Motta. Joined Arsenal in 2024 for £33.6 million. Made his Italy debut in 2024 and became the second-youngest Italian defender at the UEFA European Championship. Known for his ball-playing abilities from centre-back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Riccardo Calafiori's contract expire?
Riccardo Calafiori's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does Riccardo Calafiori earn per week?
Riccardo Calafiori earns approximately £90,000 per week.
Who does Riccardo Calafiori play for?
Riccardo Calafiori currently plays for Arsenal.
What position does Riccardo Calafiori play?
Riccardo Calafiori plays as a defender.
How old is Riccardo Calafiori?
Riccardo Calafiori is 24 years old.
What is Riccardo Calafiori's annual salary?
Annualised, Riccardo Calafiori's basic salary is approximately £4,680,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £90,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Riccardo Calafiori sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Riccardo Calafiori can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2028, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2029.
How many months are left on Riccardo Calafiori's contract?
Riccardo Calafiori has approximately 35 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2029. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Riccardo Calafiori's wage compare to other defenders?
Riccardo Calafiori earns roughly 1.76x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Riccardo Calafiori is paid 1.76x the position average.
When was Riccardo Calafiori born?
Riccardo Calafiori was born on May 19, 2002, making the player 24 years old as of today.