Atalanta interested in summer transfer for Como winger Diao
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Atalanta are reportedly interested in signing Como winger Diao in the upcoming summer transfer window.
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Attributed to original sourceAssane Diao is beginning to attract interest from several clubs in Italy and abroad, as the latest updates claim that Maurizio Sarri and Atalanta are considering a potential move for the Senegal international.
Atalanta interested in Como’s Diao Diao made an explosive start to life in Serie A when he joined Como in a €12m deal from Real Betis in the January window midway through the 2024-25 season, providing eight goals from 15 appearances before the end of the campaign.
COMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Assane Diao of Como 1907 celebrates with his team-mate Nico Paz after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) However, a series of injuries limited the youngster to just 17 league outings in 2025-26, and he also faces stiff competition in the Como attack from the likes of Jesus Rodriguez, Nico Paz, Martin Baturina, Nicolas Kuhn and Jayden Addai.
Several clubs have expressed an interest in the 20-year-old winger this summer, including Galatasaray and Roma , but the latest updates from Gianluca Di Marzio claim that Atalanta are also among the list of interested parties.
According to Thursday’s update, Como do not consider Diao to be ‘up for sale’ but they will reportedly be willing to sit down and negotiate if an enticing offer were to come in.
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What happened
Atalanta have set their sights on Como winger Diao as a potential summer signing. The 19-year-old Senegalese international has impressed in Serie A with Como and is attracting attention from Atalanta, who are looking to bolster their attacking options. Como, backed by wealthy owners, are under no pressure to sell but the player's development trajectory has caught the eye of Atalanta's recruitment team. A formal approach is expected in the upcoming transfer window.
Chance analysis
This is an early-stage transfer interest story. Atalanta are known for identifying and developing young talent at reasonable cost, and Diao fits their recruitment profile as a young, technically gifted winger with upside. Como's strong financial backing makes them a difficult negotiating partner, which could drive up the price. If this move materializes, it would strengthen Atalanta's attacking depth for the 2026-27 season.
No immediate impact on current matches; if completed, would add young attacking depth to Atalanta's squad next season.
Atalanta are scouting young attacking talent; no immediate impact on upcoming matches but signals summer squad-building intent.