The captain of Italy's U21 national team Luca Caldirola on Wednesday signed on a four-year contract with SV Werder Bremen until 30 June 2017. The centre back arrives from Inter Milan, who had sent him on loan to second...
The captain of Italy's U21 national team Luca Caldirola on Wednesday signed on a four-year contract with SV Werder Bremen until 30 June 2017. The centre back arrives from Inter Milan, who had sent him on loan to second...
The captain of Italy's U21 national team Luca Caldirola on Wednesday signed on a four-year contract with SV Werder Bremen until 30 June 2017. The centre back arrives from Inter Milan, who had sent him on loan to second division side Brescia Calcio. Neither club released details about the transfer fee.
"Luca Caldirola is a very interesting player. Despite his age, he has a lot of experience. He is captain of the U21 national team and proved his leadership qualities with his previous clubs. The fact that Luca has a lot of potential was seen at the U21 European Championship. He has a fine technique and a good eye while also being very creative in open play. We are very happy that he decided on SV Werder," said Werder manager Thomas Eichin about the acquisition.
Caldirola was also excited about his new club upon his arrival Wednesday morning. "Werder Bremen is a big chance for me. When my agent told me about Bremen's interest, I immediately said I would like to transfer to Werder. The club has a great tradition. I am looking forward to the coming years," said Caldirola.
The Desio native began his professional career at Inter Milan. After going through the club's youth ranks, the 22-year-old in 2009 signed his first professional contract with the 2010 Champions League winners. The centre back was able to develop in loan assignments with Vitesse Arnheim (Holland), AC Cesena and Brescia Calcio, playing 56 times in the Italian Serie B and 11 times in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Caldirola also went through the Italian national team junior ranks and established himself with the U21s, with whom he played 31 times and scored one goal. His biggest success was finishing runner-up at the 2013 U21 European Championship in Israel.
The 22-year-old will be introduced on Wednesday 26 June 2013 at 6 p.m. in a press chat at Weser Stadium.
