Calafiori joined Bologna from Swiss side FC Basel last summer, being converted from a left-back to a centre-back by new Juventus manager Thiago Motta.
He played 30 games for Bologna in Serie A as they qualified for the Champions League for the first time since 1965 after finishing fifth.
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The 22-year-old’s good form has been rewarded with a call-up to the Italian national team. He made his senior debut in June, and started all three of Italy’s group stage games at Euro 2024, before missing their last-16 exit to Switzerland through suspension.
Calafiori is one of Serie A and Italy’s brightest talents, and Sabatini is concerned about the long-term implications for the league if young players of his calibre depart so quickly.
"It’s a disaster when strong, young players like him leave our league," Sabatini told Radio Sportiva. "€45million as a valuation is a huge sum but the defenders are paid even more.
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