Recent reports indicate that Como is exploring the possibility of signing Juventus player Andrea Cambiaso during the upcoming summer transfer window. This move is driven by Cesc Fabregas’s team’s need to recruit more Italian talent to satisfy UEFA’s squad regulations for European competitions.
Como has already secured a spot in a European tournament for the 2026-27 season, guaranteeing a finish no lower than sixth in Serie A this year. The exact competition—Champions League, Europa League, or Conference League—remains to be determined.
In preparation for their inaugural European campaign, Como will likely need to acquire additional Italian homegrown players to adhere to UEFA’s squad list rules. These regulations permit a maximum of 25 players on the ‘A’ list, with a minimum of eight needing to be locally trained.
However, Como has featured very few Italian players throughout the 2025-26 season. Their most frequently used homegrown player, 32-year-old Edoardo Goldaniga, has only accumulated 104 minutes of playing time this season.
Como’s President, Mirwan Suwarso, has publicly acknowledged the club’s ambition to strengthen their Italian contingent. He stated in a recent interview, “We are always looking for more Italians. We bought four in our first Serie A season. The problem is that they are expensive, and we can’t pay them in installments. We are developing four or five Italian players who we hope will be ready for the first team. I like many of them, Orsolini, Bastoni, Dimarco, but we can’t afford them. Venturino is also strong, like Cambiaghi and Lazio’s Pellegrini.”
Potential Deal for Cambiaso
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Como has expressed interest in a transfer for Juventus’s Andrea Cambiaso. However, the deal is anticipated to be challenging to finalize.
Como values Cambiaso’s versatility, appreciating his ability to play as a full-back or wing-back on either side. Despite being 26 years old, they view him as an experienced asset in both Serie A and the Champions League.
Despite his importance to Juventus under coach Luciano Spalletti, who reportedly has not factored Cambiaso’s potential departure into his plans for next season, Como hopes for a divergence in opinion between the coach and the club’s hierarchy.
Juventus is expected to be active in the summer transfer market to build a squad capable of challenging for the 2026-27 Scudetto. This may necessitate the sale of some current players to fund new signings.
La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that, with the exception of perhaps Kenan Yildiz, few players are considered truly unsellable at Juventus if a suitable offer materializes. Juventus would be more inclined to consider a sale if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Cambiaso is not the only Italian player on Como’s radar. La Gazzetta dello Sport also reports that Cambiaghi could be a target for a fee around €15 million. The publication estimates that Como would need to offer double that amount for Cambiaso.
English Translation and Rephrasing:
Como Pursues Juventus Star Cambiaso Amidst Need for Italian Players for European Competitions
Como is reportedly targeting Juventus player Andrea Cambiaso for a potential summer transfer, as manager Cesc Fabregas’s squad requires more Italian homegrown talent to meet UEFA’s regulations for European competitions. Como has already secured a place in a European tournament for the 2026-27 season, guaranteeing a finish no lower than sixth in Serie A this term, though the specific competition remains undecided.
Ahead of their first-ever European campaign, Como is expected to sign more Italian players to comply with UEFA’s squad list rules. These rules stipulate that a team can register up to 25 players on its ‘A’ list, with at least eight needing to be locally trained. However, Como has featured very few Italian players this season, with their most utilized homegrown player, the 32-year-old Edoardo Goldaniga, playing only 104 minutes.
Como’s President, Mirwan Suwarso, has confirmed the club’s desire to recruit more Italian players, stating, “We are always looking for more Italians. We signed four in our first Serie A season. The challenge is their high cost and our inability to pay in installments. We are developing several Italian prospects hoping they’ll be ready for the first team. I admire players like Orsolini, Bastoni, and Dimarco, but they are beyond our financial reach. Venturino is also a promising talent, as are Cambiaghi and Lazio’s Pellegrini.”
Could Como Secure Cambiaso from Juventus?
According to recent reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Como is interested in a potential deal for Juventus’s Cambiaso. However, securing this transfer is expected to be difficult.
Como appreciates Cambiaso’s versatility, as he can play effectively at both full-back and wing-back positions. Despite being 26, they consider him an experienced option in both Serie A and the Champions League.
While Cambiaso is a regular starter for Juventus under coach Luciano Spalletti, who reportedly has no plans to sell him, Como hopes that the club’s management may have a different perspective. Juventus is anticipated to have a busy summer transfer window to strengthen their squad for the 2026-27 Scudetto race, which could lead to some players being sold to fund new acquisitions.
La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that, apart from perhaps Kenan Yildiz, no player at Juventus is considered truly unsellable if a suitable offer is received. The club would be more inclined to consider selling players if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Cambiaso is not the only Italian player Como is monitoring. La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that Cambiaghi could be a target for a fee around €15 million. The publication also suggests that Como would likely need to offer nearly double that amount for Cambiaso.