Newly-promoted Como have officially announced the signing of Italian centre-back Alberto Dossena from Cagliari for an undisclosed fee.
The 25-year-old centre-half has put pen to paper on a four-year deal, which will run until the summer of 2028.
Como announce Dossena signing
“Como 1907 is pleased to announce the preliminary signing of 25-year-old defender, Alberto Dossena, from Cagliari on a 4 year contract,” the club wrote in a brief statement on social media.
“Born in Brescia, Dossena began his career at Atalanta Bergamasca. Before signing with Cagliari in August 2022, the centre-back made 56 league appearances for Avellino, scoring three goals.
“Last season with Cagliari, he made 35 appearances in the newly promoted club’s successful campaign to stay in Serie A with two goals and four assists.”
The 2023-24 Serie B runners up have already been busy in the transfer market, having recently announced the permanent acquisition of Andrea Belotti from Roma for a total fee of up to €5m.
Como have also held in-person talks with Real Madrid legend and former Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane, who arrived for talks in Italy on Saturday. The club had also previously expressed an interest in signing out-of-contract former Dortmund defender Mats Hummels.
Every Serie A club will find out their fixtures for the 2024-25 season on Thursday, the Lega confirmed on Saturday. Football Italia will have all the latest news and updates on the day.
Como 1907 is pleased to announce the preliminary signing of 25-year-old defender, Alberto Dossena from Cagliari on a 4 year contract.
Born in Brescia, Dossena began his career at Atalanta Bergamasca. Before signing with Cagliari in August 2022, the centre-back made 56 league… pic.twitter.com/7cgHkSI4OD
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