Maximo Perrone transfer sealed as Man City star joins Como

Maximo Perrone transfer brings permanent switch to Serie A

Maximo Perrone transfer news is finally official: the 21-year-old Argentine midfielder has left Manchester City on a €13 million (£11.2 m) deal to sign permanently for Como. After a standout six-month loan at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Perrone becomes the first marquee arrival of the summer for the ambitious Lombardy outfit.

Working under Fabregas and alongside Dele Alli

Cesc Fàbregas, now Como’s technical guru, pushed hard to keep the energetic playmaker he described as “press-resistant and fearless on the ball.” Perrone will renew his midfield partnership with former England international Dele Alli, who is eager to reignite his career after injury struggles at Everton. The pair clicked instantly last season, helping Como secure a mid-table finish and dreaming of European qualification in 2025.

Why City sanctioned the sale

Pep Guardiola signed Perrone from Vélez Sarsfield in January 2023, yet fierce competition in Manchester limited him to a solitary FA Cup cameo. City believe a handsome sell-on clause and future bonuses soften the blow of losing a prospect who impressed scouts with his tactical intelligence and crisp distribution in Serie A.

Como’s rising project

Backed by American investors and guided by sporting director Dennis Wise, Como are targeting a top-eight finish. Fàbregas’ pull in the market has already attracted proven talents, and Perrone’s arrival sends another statement of intent to Italian football’s establishment.

Opinion

Securing Perrone permanently feels like a perfect fit for player and club. Regular minutes in a progressive system under Fàbregas could fast-track his development far more than sporadic cameos at the Etihad.