Como are pushing ahead in the summer transfer window, and their next major target is Malick Thiaw.
The newly-promoted Serie A side has agreed a €25 million deal with AC Milan for the German center-back, but the final green light now depends on the player himself.
Malick Thiaw Transfer News: Como and Milan Reach Agreement
Sources confirm that Como and Milan have reached an agreement for the 23-year-old defender, who joined the Rossoneri from Schalke 04 in 2022.
The agreed package is reported to be €25m, slightly below Milan’s original valuation.
Cesc Fabregas and the Como board are working quickly to secure experienced Serie A talent, and Thiaw fits the profile perfectly. Tall, athletic, and already capped by Germany, Thiaw has the kind of defensive presence Como wants to build around.
According to sources close to the deal, Como are prepared to offer Thiaw over €4 million per season, including bonuses.
Discussions between Thiaw’s camp and the club are now underway. While Milan is happy to finalize the deal, Thiaw has yet to give his full approval.
Como is optimistic, especially with the financial package on the table and the promise of regular first-team football in a system being built around him.
Como’s Summer Transfer Plans
Thiaw is not the only name on Como’s list. The club is also in talks for Celta Vigo’s Carl Starfelt, a move expected to exceed €10 million.
Simultaneously, Como have taken a huge step in their pursuit of Alvaro Morata, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Milan. The club hopes to finalize both transfers in the coming weeks.
Having already secured Martin Baturina from Dinamo Zagreb in a deal worth around €18m, Como have made it clear they are not merely content to survive in Serie A—they intend to compete.
Milan Open to Defensive Reshuffle
From Milan’s side, selling Thiaw would make part of a broader restructuring of their defensive department. With Pierre Kalulu having already left for Juventus, Milan are looking to balance the books and reshape the backline ahead of a critical 2025-26 season.
Letting Thiaw go for a solid profit also gives the club more financial flexibility to pursue reinforcements, particularly in central defense and midfield.
All that remains now is Thiaw’s decision. For the player, the move would offer a central role in a rising team with ambition and a project led by one of the most respected young minds in football, Cesc Fabregas.
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