Overview
- Multiple Italian outlets report that Liberali decided around midday on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to sign for Como and that the club will trigger Catanzaro’s €6 million release clause within 48 hours.
- Under the Catanzaro contract the €6 million clause will be paid to sign him from Serie B and Catanzaro keeps 50 percent of any future sale so Milan would effectively receive €3 million if involved.
- AC Milan mounted a late, intensified attempt to re-sign the 19‑year‑old that included higher wages, agent commissions and a personal call from owner Gerry Cardinale, but the player and his agent were not swayed.
- Como’s Champions League place and coach Cesc Fàbregas’ promise of immediate first‑team opportunities were cited as the decisive factors and the parties expect to finalise what is reported to be a five‑year deal.
- The transfer underlines a trend of young prospects prioritising immediate development and European exposure over returning to a bigger club and will financially benefit Catanzaro while giving Como a low‑cost young asset.