Serie A newcomer to add another big name to its squad
Ex-midfielder Barcelona Sergi Roberto will become a Serie A rookie in the coming days Como.
It is reported that the parties have already reached an agreement on cooperation, and now the agreement is being finalized and all necessary documents are being prepared.
Sergi Roberto, 32, is a Barcelona youth product who has become one of the club’s legends. The midfielder made his debut for the first team in 2011 and has been a regular for Barcelona’s first team since 2013. His contract with the Blaugrana expired in July and the club decided not to renew it.
During his club career, the versatile footballer played in absolutely all positions except goalkeeper and center forward. In total, he played 373 matches for the Barcelona first team (19 goals, 43 assists) and more than a hundred matches for Barcelona B.
In the spring, Barcelona began working on extending the player’s contract. Former coach Xavi was interested in keeping the midfielder. It was reported that Girona was planning to invite the player.
Como is led by Cesc Fabregas, who is one of the club’s shareholders along with Thierry Henry. Experienced striker Andrea Belotti has signed a full-time contract with Como, and Como have also signed former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane. In addition, the Serie A newcomer has signed former Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno and highly experienced former Villarreal goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Como lost their opening match of the season away to Juventus (0:3). In the second round of Serie A, Cesc Fabregas’ team will face Cagliari away on August 26.
Source: Sportarena
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