€22m Buy Option Included as Samuele Ricci Swaps Milan for Como
AC Milan midfielder Samuele Ricci has finalized a loan move to Como. The deal includes a €1.5m initial loan fee along with a €22m option to make the move permanent, plus additional performance bonuses.
The 25-year-old midfielder steps into the squad after completing his medical checks on August 29, 2026.
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clubRicci recorded 34 appearances and 1 goal for AC Milan, and he holds over 200 senior appearances in Italian football.
Cesc Fabregas Brings Italian Playmaker into Como Lineup
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas highlighted the player’s technical quality, intelligence, and ball management. The move gives Como a central passer built for a possession-based style.
Cesc Fabregas
coachMidfield Opportunity Opens After Milan Departure
Ricci found first-team minutes hard to come by under new AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim. The move offers the central midfielder regular playing time in Serie A while clearing roster space at San Siro.
Evaluating the €23.5m Financial Terms
Milan originally spent €23m plus add-ons to acquire Ricci from Torino in 2025. Como pay an initial €1.5m fee for the loan, while the permanent purchase option stands at €22m before performance add-ons.
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