![[Fabrizio Romano] 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.](https://preview.redd.it/kc0vxxjf5nah1.jpeg?auto=webp&s=4e5f3f32732f05eca28de4dd07e5c63cce82fb9e)
“Nico really wanted to stay at Como for another year.
It was a difficult decision because Real Madrid really wanted him, but even the Blancos felt that another season in Italy, with the chance to play in the Champions League, would be the best option for his development.
If the buyback clause is exercised, he’ll be able to return to Madrid in the future. In the meantime, he’s happy because he’s having a great time in Como and feels very appreciated.
Was it the best choice for Nico? Yes, absolutely. In every way: the environment, the club’s vision, the coach. He’s happy there, and when a player feels good and valued, it means he’s in the right place. I think it really was the best choice for him. He was the one who specifically asked to stay at Como: he’s happy, he was eager to continue on this path, and he’s really thriving in that environment.”