What happened: Como are finalizing a deal to sign midfielder Mattia Liberali from Catanzaro, triggering a release clause worth €6m. Agreement on the move is in place, with the transfer set to be completed if the remaining steps proceed as planned.
Why it matters: The signing continues Como's aggressive recruitment push under a project that has repeatedly targeted rising Italian talent. It also carries a downstream benefit for AC Milan, who are positioned to bank a €3m sell-on fee from the transaction, a return on a player who moved through their orbit.
By the numbers: Fee structure: €6m to Catanzaro via the release clause, with €3m owed to AC Milan as a sell-on payment if the deal is completed.
What to watch: Watch for confirmation that the medical and paperwork are finalized, along with the length of Liberali's contract at Como.