AC Milan’s attempts to lure Mattia Liberali back to the club have ultimately failed as the forward is heading for Como after all.
Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial!
Throughout the last 48 hours there have been numerous reports claiming that Milan have moved to hijack both Como and Sassuolo’s attempts to land Liberali, with both sides believed to be quite advanced in discussions.
Milan were helped by the fact they have a 50% resale clause and that Liberali had a €6m release clause, so they could have got him for €3m. However, they had to try and personally convince a player who 12 months ago chose to leave the Rossoneri.
Liberali to Como: Here we go!
Now, Fabrizio Romano has stated the following: “Como have agreed deal to sign Mattia Liberali, here we go! Italian talent to join Fabregas project and play Champions League football next season.
“€6m move with release clause to be activated today, as revealed yesterday. Liberali spoke to four clubs but picks Como.”
It comes after reports earlier in the day which claimed that Gerry Cardinale and the Milan management held ‘positive talks’ with Liberali and his entourage. They were not positive enough, it seems.