Mattia Liberali’s impressive performances for Catanzaro last season have attracted significant attention, with Juventus among the clubs interested in signing the midfielder. However, according to [Sky Sports Italia](https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2026/06/30/milan-liberali-como-calciomercato-news), Como are currently leading the race for his signature.
The 19-year-old joined Catanzaro from AC Milan only a year ago, but his displays in Serie B quickly established him as one of the division’s standout young talents and attracted interest from several Serie A sides.
Juventus consider Liberali to be one of the brightest young players in his position and would have liked to bring him into Luciano Spalletti’s squad ahead of the new campaign.
Como leading the race
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Although a move to Juventus would have appealed to the youngster, the Bianconeri are facing strong competition from Como, who have reportedly moved ahead in negotiations.
Per the report, Cesc Fabregas’ side are now in pole position to complete the transfer after convincing the player that Como would be the ideal environment for his continued development.
Liberali is said to have agreed to join Como because of the opportunity to work under Fabregas, whose growing reputation as a coach has already helped attract several promising players.
The midfielder believes the project at Como offers him the chance for regular playing time and long-term progression at an important stage of his career.
Juventus facing disappointment
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Juventus [remain admirers of Liberali](https://talkjuve.com/2026/06/29/juventus-is-competing-against-como-for-19-year-old-midfielder/) and continue to rate him highly, but the player’s reported decision means the Turin club now face an increasingly difficult challenge to alter the situation.
The Bianconeri had viewed him as a player capable of strengthening their future midfield options while also fitting into Spalletti’s long-term plans.
However, Como’s persistence and the influence of Fabregas appear to have played a decisive role in the negotiations.
Although the transfer has not yet been officially confirmed, it now seems unlikely that Juventus will be able to convince the teenager to reconsider his decision.
Liberali’s expected move represents another important step in Como’s ambitious project as they continue strengthening their squad with young talent capable of developing into key players in Serie A.