ARSENAL'S new £42million defender Riccardo Calafiori took just a few words to win over fans.
Emirates' boss Mikel Arteta unveiled the Italian Euro 2024 star to his Gunners' team-mates at a Monday meeting.
Arsenal posted a clip of Arteta introducing the club's objectives for the coming week.
And the Spaniard opened up by welcoming the ex-Bologna hero.
Calafiori drew rousing applause from the Gunners' players.
And when Arteta asked if he wanted to say a few words, viewers loved the five-cap ace being heard to say: "Is it real?"
The 22-year-old then gave a bashful smile as he stood up to complete his brief but brilliantly-received response.
Calafiori added: "Of course I'm really happy to be here. I waited a lot.
"I hope we are going to do something great this year.
"Just this. Thank you."
It was enough for one viewer to say: "Proper Gooner right there."
Another wrote: "We have a new family member."
And a third fan responded: "Welcome to the mighty Arsenal, mini Maldini" - a reference to all-time great Azzurri defender Paolo Maldini.
Calafiori has signed a five-year contract at the Emirates following a transfer saga that dragged on following the Euros.
Arteta is a big fan of the former Basel star's versatility, as he can play at left-back as well as in central defence.
The manager hailed him as a "great signing" - adding: “Riccardo is a big personality and character, with specific skills which will make us stronger as we push to win major trophies."
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Honestly I’m city fan but I love Ateta because he is the only true coach that understand what pep want and how pep sign play, and they kind of play Pep love to sign. This guy will be plus because he can operate in the midfield from his natural position comfortably