Como are pursuing Juventus midfielder Fabio Miretti as they scramble to add Italian, club- and association-trained players ahead of their first sustained European campaign; the move would address UEFA homegrown quota concerns while exposing the limits of Cesc Fàbregas’s foreign-heavy squad and the club’s urgent summer recruitment challenge.
Como target Fabio Miretti to plug homegrown gap before Europa League
Como are actively exploring Italian options, with Juventus youngster Fabio Miretti emerging as a realistic target to meet UEFA’s homegrown requirements for European squads. The club’s rapid rise under Cesc Fàbregas has left the roster light on domestic-developed players, a technicality that must be fixed before next season’s Europa League campaign.
Why the homegrown quota matters now
UEFA requires teams submitting 25-man 'A' lists for European competition to include a minimum number of club-trained and association-trained players. Como’s current first-team usage has produced very few qualifying Italians, creating an administrative and sporting necessity to recruit domestically this summer.
What Miretti offers Como
Fabio Miretti is a young, versatile midfielder with Serie A and Champions League experience this season. His profile — combative, technically assured, capable of progressing play — would give Como a credible, homegrown midfield option and boost their compliance with UEFA rules. Signing Miretti would also signal ambition: pairing a promising Italian prospect with Fàbregas’s established core could balance the squad’s identity.
Juventus context and player outlook
Miretti made a meaningful number of appearances this season but remains a fringe starter at Juventus. For Como, that creates both opportunity and challenge: the club can sell regular playing time and European exposure, but convincing Juventus to part with a valuable young asset will require a persuasive sporting project or an attractive offer. From Miretti’s perspective, moving to a club about to play in Europe could accelerate his development — if he accepts less security for more minutes.
Other Italian targets and tactical profiles
Como’s shortlist reportedly includes full-backs and defenders such as Andrea Cambiaso, Fabiano Parisi and Luca Pellegrini — names that would directly add association-trained credentials. The club has also been linked with a range of players beyond Italy, indicating a dual strategy: fix the UEFA quota while continuing to optimise the squad’s overall quality.
Squad composition and long-term risks
Como’s heavy reliance on foreign talent has delivered rapid on-field success but leaves them exposed to regulatory constraints and squad cohesion questions. Rushing to sign Italians purely to satisfy quotas risks short-term, stopgap additions that don’t fit the manager’s tactical plan. Conversely, integrating genuine Italian prospects like Miretti could create a more balanced long-term squad identity.
What this means for the summer window
Como must prioritize signings that both satisfy UEFA criteria and strengthen the XI. Expect negotiations to focus on young, adaptable Italians who can slot into Fàbregas’s system while qualifying as club- or association-trained. The club’s approach this summer will reveal whether their European ambitions are built to last or vulnerable to regulatory and depth pressures.
Next steps and likely scenarios
Realistically, Como will pursue a mix of permanent deals and loans to meet quotas and preserve flexibility. Landing Miretti would be a statement signing; securing reliable Italian full-backs or center-backs would be a practical, lower-cost path.
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Either way, the club’s recruitment choices will be scrutinized — success in Europe will depend as much on squad composition as on tactical acumen.
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