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Mattia Liberali Chooses Como Over Milan

Cesc Fabregas’s direct recruitment and Como’s sporting project persuaded the 2007-born midfielder and the club will trigger a €6 million release clause that gives AC Milan €3 million.

Overview

  • The decision was reported on Wednesday and sources say Liberali has agreed to join Como after extended talks with coach Cesc Fabregas.
  • Como plans to trigger the €6 million buyout in Liberali’s Catanzaro contract and AC Milan will receive €3 million because it holds 50% of any future sale proceeds.
  • AC Milan intensified its efforts in recent days, including interventions by owner Gerry Cardinale and coach Ruben Amorim, but their late formal approach did not change the player’s choice.
  • Fabregas’s repeated personal calls and a clear development plan, plus Como’s offer of Champions League football and a likely List A registration as an Italian-trained player, were key factors in winning the transfer.
  • Liberali is a 2007-born attacking midfielder developed at Milan who debuted for the first team in 2024 and spent 2025–26 at Catanzaro, and his move to Como will shape his pathway into top-level club football next season.