On July 23, Arsenal are pursuing Bologna’s defender Karrafiori in hopes of his signing improving the team’s backline quality. English media teamtalk summarized 11 first-team players Arsenal have signed from Serie A teams throughout the years, including many that had a major impact on Arsenal’s history, helping the Gunners build a glorious past.
Among them, during Wenger’s era, the three dynasty pillars that helped Arsenal build glory, Henry, Bergkamp and Vieira, all came from Serie A clubs. In the summer of 1995, Arsenal bought Bergkamp from Inter Milan for a then-record transfer fee of £7.5 million. “The Iceman” played 422 games for the Gunners, scoring 120 goals and assisting 111 times. He was also hailed as one of the most gifted players in Premier League history.
In 1996, Arsenal signed Vieira from AC Milan for £3.5 million. He played a key role in the Gunners’ double-winning seasons of 1997-1998 and 2001-02. He also captained Arsenal in the 2003-04 season, which saw the club remain unbeaten throughout the season.
In the summer of 1999, Arsenal again set a then-record transfer fee, £11 million, to sign Henry from Juventus. During his first stint with Arsenal, Henry played 370 games and scored 226 goals, demonstrating his immense efficiency. He is also undoubtedly a legend in Arsenal’s history.
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