Barcelona youngster Alex Valle completes €6m Como transfer after impressing on loan as Serie A side await news on coach Cesc Fabregas' future

Barcelona defender Valle has signed for Serie A side Como, with the Italian outfit triggering the €6 million buyout clause for the left-back. The 21-year-old impressed during his short loan stint earlier this year at Como, and as a result, they have now penned a four-year deal with him, keeping him at the club till 2029.

Valle joined Como on loan from Barca in January, and went on to feature in 15 Serie A games. However, while he had settled in Cesc Fabregas’ contingent, the manager’s future at the club is yet to be confirmed. Fabregas, who helped Como finish 10th in Serie A after getting promoted last year after, has been linked with a move to Inter this summer, with the Nerazzuri planning to part ways with manager Simone Inzaghi. His contract runs until 2028, but Como are yet to get indications of him continuing at the club.

Valle said after signing the deal, "It's been a great six months. I've settled in really well, and the prospect of continuing here in Como fills me with pride. I can't wait to get started next season and give my all for this club."

Como will continue in the Serie A and look at Cesc Fabregas’ decision on his future.