Fiorentina’s young defender, Michael Kayode, has caught the eye of  Arsenal, a fact now confirmed by Carlo Caramelli, the player’s former manager at Gozzano.

In a recent interview, Caramelli highlighted that the north London club has been keeping tabs on Kayode, supporting previous reports of Arsenal’s interest.

Arsenal’s interest in Fiorentina’s rising star Michael Kayode has been confirmed by the player’s former manager, Carlo Caramelli.

Sportitalia recently interviewed Caramelli about the claims of Arsenal sending a scout to watch his former player. “Yes, I heard it too. In fact, I heard [scout Andrea] Ritorni and I said to him jokingly: ‘But which Arsenal? Mike must stay at Fiorentina’,” he said.

Caramelli further added, “I also know that a year ago some German clubs moved. These are all important proofs of esteem, but now Mike must remain focused on Fiorentina and take one step at a time. I really hope that he continues to improve while maintaining its naturalness.”

Kayode’s current contract with Fiorentina is set to expire on 30 June 2025, with an option to extend for another year.

His journey in football began in Borgomanero, Italy, and he has dual citizenship with Nigeria.

Before his move to Fiorentina, Kayode had been with Gozzano for three years. His stint at Gozzano was overseen by Caramelli, who later became the manager for Mobilieri Ponsacco.