Key Takeaways:
- Como have guaranteed European qualification for the 2026-27 season, ensuring a finish no lower than sixth in Serie A this year
- The club are seeking to sign Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso to comply with UEFA squad regulations requiring at least eight homegrown players on the ‘A’ list
- Como have struggled to field Italian talent in 2025-26, with Edoardo Goldaniga logging just 104 minutes—the most among locally-trained players
Como’s European Ambitions and Homegrown Player Requirement
Como are setting their sights on a major summer move for Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso as they prepare for their debut appearance in European competition during the 2026-27 season. With a place in continental football already secured—thanks to a guaranteed top-six finish in Serie A—Como are working to meet UEFA’s squad list mandates, which require a minimum of eight homegrown players among the 25 permitted on the primary registration list.
🚨🇮🇹 Como are dreaming of signing Andrea Cambiaso to strengthen the squad for possible European football.
— @Gazzetta_it pic.twitter.com/4CEC2ZOWRY
— Forza Juve | 𝑒𝑛. (@TheFJEN) May 13, 2026
The homegrown quota presents a challenge for Como, who have barely featured Italian talent throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Edoardo Goldaniga, aged 32, has recorded just 104 minutes on the pitch, making him the most-utilised homegrown player in the squad. Club president Mirwan Suwarso recently reflected on these difficulties, stating: “We are always looking for more Italians. We bought four in our first Serie A season.” He added context on the financial constraints in targeting Italian players, mentioning the club’s ongoing development of domestic talent and naming admired options such as Orsolini, Bastoni, Dimarco, Venturino, Cambiaghi, and Lazio’s Pellegrini.
Cambiaso Identified as Key Transfer Target
Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport on Wednesday indicate that Como are pursuing a deal for Andrea Cambiaso. The Juventus full-back, valued for his adaptability on either flank as both a full-back and wing-back, appeals to Como owing to his experience in Serie A and the Champions League despite being 26 years old. However, the pursuit may prove complicated, as Cambiaso is currently regarded as a starting player by Juventus’ head coach Luciano Spalletti. The possibility of his departure is reportedly not part of Spalletti’s current plans for the upcoming campaign, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Nevertheless, Como remain hopeful that changes during a busy summer transfer window at Juventus—especially amid their ambitions to build a Scudetto-contending squad for 2026-27—may create an opening. While Kenan Yildiz is described as the club’s only true ‘untransferable’ by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the willingness to sell could increase if Juventus fail to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
Transfer Market Implications and Additional Targets
Besides Cambiaso, Como have expressed interest in further Italian talents to strengthen their domestic core. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Cambiaghi is also viewed as a potential target, with an estimated fee in the region of €15,000,000. The same report suggests any bid for Cambiaso himself would need to be at least double this amount, highlighting the financial demands associated with acquiring proven Italian players capable of meeting UEFA’s regulatory requirements.
Looking Ahead for Como
With European football on the horizon in 2026-27, Como’s efforts on the summer transfer market will be crucial to assembling a squad that not only holds its own on the continental stage but also meets regulatory demands for domestically-trained players. The pursuit of established Italians such as Cambiaso and Cambiaghi will be under close scrutiny, both for compliance and competitive strength, as Como continue their ambitious project under Cesc Fabregas’ leadership.
