Como push for Ricci as Milan hold firm on permanent sale
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Como are pushing to sign Samuele Ricci from AC Milan, but the Rossoneri are insisting on a permanent transfer rather than a loan move.
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Attributed to original sourceComo have opened talks over a move for Samuele Ricci, though Milan are refusing to budge on the structure of any deal as the Serie A season gets underway.
According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, via CalcioMercato , Como have reached a broad agreement with Ricci’s camp, driven partly by a need for more Italian-qualified players to meet squad-list requirements for both Serie A and their debut Champions League campaign.
Cesc Fabregas sees the midfielder as a good tactical fit, but Como’s opening proposal, a loan with an option to buy, has been flatly rejected by Milan, who want a permanent sale after paying over €20m for Ricci from Torino last summer.
FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Samuele Ricci of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Milan want a permanent sale for Como target Ricci Ricci made 34 appearances and scored once in a difficult debut season at San Siro, and is one of several players, including Tomori and Fofana, deemed surplus to Ruben Amorim’s plans.
He’s contracted to Milan until 2029 on a reported €2.5m net salary.
Atalanta have also made contact over the midfielder, with Maurizio Sarri said to be an admirer, giving Milan a second option if talks with Como stall over the financial structure.
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What happened
Como have registered strong interest in bringing Samuele Ricci to the Stadio Sinigaglia, but negotiations with AC Milan have stalled over the structure of the deal. Milan are reportedly unwilling to let the midfielder leave on loan and are holding out for a permanent sale, valuing the player highly. The disagreement on deal structure could complicate Como's efforts to reinforce their midfield ahead of the new season. Both clubs are expected to continue talks in the coming weeks as the transfer window progresses.
Chance analysis
Como's interest in Samuele Ricci reflects their ambitious recruitment drive since their Serie A return, but Milan's refusal to entertain a loan deal signals they still see the midfielder as an asset worth a concrete return. The impasse highlights the challenge smaller clubs face when negotiating with bigger sides in Serie A — Milan can afford to wait for their price. Should Como eventually meet Milan's valuation, it would be a significant coup for the Lariani, but the current stalemate suggests Ricci is more likely to stay put unless a compromise is found.
Negotiations ongoing with no agreement yet; Ricci's availability and Como's midfield depth both remain unchanged in the short term.