Como complete busy day: Ricci joins from Milan, Morata and Van der Brempt depart
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Como had a hectic transfer deadline day, bringing in midfielder Filippo Ricci from AC Milan while seeing Álvaro Morata and Matthias Van der Brempt leave the club.
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Attributed to original sourceComo have officially sent Alvaro Morata to Leganes, while Ignace van der Brempt is ready for Sassuolo at €6.5m, but Milan midfielder Samuele Ricci arrives for his medical.
The Lariani are very active in the final days of the transfer window, especially after discovering their opponents in the Champions League draw.
Como bring in Ricci, release Morata and Van der Brempt ITALY – AUGUST 16: Alvaro Morata of Como 1907 looks on before the Coppa Italia match between Como 1907 and FC Sudtirol at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on August 16, 2025 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) They need to whittle down the side, so striker Morata has officially joined Spanish team Leganes on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.
Multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia also confirm a deal has been struck to hand Van der Brempt to Sassuolo.
This will be a loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season for a total package worth €6.5m.
ITALY – JANUARY 15: Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan is challenged by Ignace Van der Brempt of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 15, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Sassuolo had also been chasing Rafik Belghali of Hellas Verona, but he now seems to be leaning towards Torino instead.
Como have incoming too , as today Milan midfielder Ricci arrived to undergo his medical tests.
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Samuele Ricci of AC Milan during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) That is set to be a loan for €1.5m with option to make it permanent at the end of the season for another €22m plus performance-related bonuses.
Ricci had been a big investment for Milan when leaving Torino last summer for €23m plus bonus, but he made only 34 appearances for the club, scoring one goal.
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What happened
Como were among the most active Serie A clubs on a busy transfer day. The club completed the signing of young midfielder Filippo Ricci from AC Milan, adding depth to their squad. At the same time, the club saw the departures of striker Álvaro Morata, who had been on loan at the lake-side outfit, and defender Matthias Van der Brempt. The turnover reflects Como's ambitious project under their current ownership, balancing high-profile acquisitions with squad reshaping ahead of the second half of the campaign.
Chance analysis
Como's transfer activity on deadline day underscores the club's aggressive strategy under Cesc Fàbregas and their ambitious ownership group. Bringing in Ricci from a Champions League side like Milan signals intent to invest in young Italian talent, while moving on Morata — a marquee name with significant salary — suggests a pragmatic financial recalibration. The departure of Van der Brempt further reshapes their defensive options. For followers of Serie A, Como remain one of the league's most intriguing projects, blending youthful signings with calculated exits.
Como add midfield depth with Ricci but lose attacking firepower through Morata's departure, netting a mixed squad effect for the second half of the season.