Serie A side Como find themselves in the middle of a busy summer both on and off the pitch.
As Cesc Fabregas prepares his squad for a landmark pre-season assignment against Liverpool at Anfield, the Italian club have simultaneously been finalising business in the transfer market that will shape their midfield options for the 2026/27 campaign.
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Sunday, August 16 marks the final fixture of Liverpool’s pre-season schedule, with Andoni Iraola’s side hosting Como in a double-header at Anfield.
The two clubs first meet behind closed doors at midday, before a full first-team clash in front of supporters at 6pm, marking the third consecutive summer Liverpool have played two friendlies against the same opponent on the same day.
For Fabregas, the trip to Merseyside represents a significant test against Premier League opposition just days before both clubs begin their respective league campaigns.
Amid the pre-season buildup, Como have officially confirmed the departure of one of their most promising young midfielders on loan.
Andréa Le Borgne has completed his move to Hellas Verona on loan, with the transfer finalised on August 14, just two days before Como’s trip to Anfield.
The 20-year-old French midfielder, born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, joins Verona until June 30, 2027, with the Serie A club holding an option to make the move permanent and Como retaining a counter-option to protect their long-term interest in the player.
Standing at 1.89 metres and operating as a defensive or central midfielder, Le Borgne has developed a reputation among Italian scouts as a complete central presence.
He arrived at Como in December 2024 following his development through several French academies, including spells with Marseille, SC Air Bel, and Nice.
His rise through Como’s youth system was rapid, contributing four goals and an assist in 17 Primavera appearances before earning first-team training minutes and, eventually, his Serie A debut against Lecce on December 27, 2025, at just 19 years old.
A loan spell at Avellino in Serie B earlier this year saw him make 12 appearances and help push the club into the promotion playoffs, further building his reputation as a player ready for consistent senior football.
His performances for France’s Under-20 side, including three goals in six starts en route to a fourth-place finish at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, only strengthened his profile.
For Hellas Verona, the signing addresses a clear need following the departure of Giovane to Napoli for €20 million earlier this year.
Le Borgne’s combination of physicality, technical maturity, and international pedigree makes him an ideal addition as Verona reshape their midfield for the new campaign.
As Como’s business concludes ahead of Sunday’s trip to Anfield, attention now turns to Fabregas’s side testing themselves against a Liverpool team searching for momentum heading into their Premier League opener against Newcastle United the following weekend.