Man City midfielder completes €15m move to Como as Premier League side add big resale percentage and buyback clause to deal

City announced the Argentine's departure on their official website on Friday. The player had been on loan at Como, and the Italian club decided to make it permanent after his impressive performances. The Serie A club have signed the defensive midfielder for a transfer fee of around €15 million (£13m/$17m) until 2029. The Premier League giants have included a 30 per cent sell-on clause and have also inserted a buyback option in his contract.

Perrone was signed by City in 2022 for a fee around €9m from Argentine side Velez Sarsfield and has since spent two seasons out on loan at Las Palmas and Como. The midfielder suffered a thigh injury at Como last year, yet he still had an impactful season, prompting Fabregas to move ahead with a deal to sign him. The 22-year-old played 26 games for the Italian club last season, logging over 1800 minutes and providing three assists taking Como to a 10th-place finish in the league.

The 22-year-old bid farewell to City, stating: "My time at Manchester City has come to an end but I’d like to thank everyone at the Club for their support and guidance during my invaluable time at the CFA."

Perrone, reflecting on his departure, said: "I am excited for this new adventure and I wish Pep Guardiola and the players every success in the future."

An excited Cesc Fabregas commented on signing Perrone permanently: "We're thrilled to welcome Maxi to the Como family on a permanent deal. He settled in quickly last season, understood exactly how we want to play, and became a key figure in the team."

Como are determined to stay competitive and enhance their squad for the upcoming fixtures, and this is reflected in their activity in the transfer window. The club have not only made loan signings permanent, but have also signed winger Nicolas Kuhn, forward Jayden Addai and defender Martin Baturina to bolster their squad in every position. The Serie A club will kick off their pre-season friendlies on July 18, with their first fixture against French team Lille.