Como 1907 Gets Veterans Players, From Pepe Riena To Raphael Varane

Raphael Varane., targeted Como 1907 (photo: x @Como1907BRA)

JAKARTA - The Italian League promotion club, Como 1907, is reportedly bringing in a number of experienced veteran players such as goalkeeper Pepe Reina, full-back Alberto Moreno, to centre-back Raphael Varane.

According to a report from Football Italia on Saturday, July 13, the club owned by conglomerate Djarum has reached an agreement with Pepe Reina for a one-season contract. The 42-year-old goalkeeper joined without transfer fees after his contract with Villarreal expired on July 1.

Apart from Reina, Como also managed to convince former Villarreal and Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno to land in Italy. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that an agreement has been reached with Moreno, although details of the contract duration remain unknown. The 32-year-old full-back also joined for no transfer fee after his contract with Villarreal was not extended.

Not only bringing in players from Spain, Como is also reported to be at the forefront of signing senior defender from France, Raphael Varane. Several reports state that Como is willing to offer Varane a two-year contract that previously decided to end his tenure with Manchester United.

In preparation for welcoming the Serie A 2024/2025 competition, the club handled by Cesc Fabregas is quite serious. To date, Como has successfully landed six new players, namely Matthias Braunoder, Andrea Belotti, Alberto Dossena, Marco Miso, Ben Lhassine Kone, and Gabriel Strefezza.

With these additional experienced players, Como 1907 hopes to compete in Serie A next season and maintain their position in the highest caste of Italian football.