Como push for permanent deal with Barcelona starlet after standout loan spell | OneFootball

Como are pleased with Alex Valle’s performances and are reportedly working to make his loan move from Barcelona permanent.

The 20-year-old joined the Serie A side last January on a six-month deal and was brought in at the specific request of coach Cesc Fabregas.

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 15: Joao Felix of AC Milan is challenged by Alex Valle during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

A product of La Masia, Barcelona’s famed youth academy, Valle quickly established himself as a starter for the Lariani, featuring in all of their Serie A matches since his arrival and starting nine of them.

Como ready to activate Barcelona talent’s release clause after fruitful loan

Although Barcelona stated at the time of his departure that there was no buy option included in the loan, Fabrizio Romano reports that the player has a €6m release clause, which Como plan to activate to keep the left-back at the Stadio Sinigaglia.

Romano also notes that Valle is seen as a key part of Fabregas’ project, with the coach himself showing a willingness to commit his future to Como despite interest from several Serie A clubs and a direct meeting with RB Leipzig.

MARCH 08: Alex Valle 1907 in action during the Serie A match between Como and Venezia at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on March 08, 2025, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Valle has become a particularly important figure in Fabregas’ tactical setup, proving valuable in building play from the back and adding composure and quality to Como’s defensive structure.