A promising midfielder is set to leave Manchester City for Como in a permanent deal | OneFootball

Maximo Perrone spent last season away from Manchester City on loan at Como. The Argentinian midfielder impressed with Cesc Fabregas’ side throughout the 24/25 season. Perrone was set to spend the 25/26 season once again on loan with Como. Now, Fabrizio Romano has reported that the young midfielder is set to sign with the Serie A club on a permanent deal. That is likely the best move for Perrone and Manchester City as Perrone can further his development with consistent opportunities to play first-team football.

Maximo Perrone is set to sign for Como in a €13 million deal.

Fabrizio Romano has reported via X that Maximo Perrone is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Como. Furthermore, Romano reports that the Serie A side will pay Manchester City €13 million to sign the young midfielder. Fabrizio Romano’s report can be seen below.

Maximo Perrone becomes another young player to leave Manchester City.

In recent years, Manchester City has made a small fortune in selling promising young players. Across Europe and the Premier League, there are a host of players who have risen through the ranks at City to make an impact at the highest level. Although Perrone didn’t come through Manchester City’s youth system, he was signed by the club from Argentinian club Velez Sarsfield. When Perrone joined City, the hope was that he could potentially develop into a player that could become a member of Pep Guardiola’s squad. But Perrone’s path to regular first-team football has been blocked given the quality midfielders that Pep Guardiola has at his disposal. The young midfielder spent last season out on loan and has now earned himself a permanent move to Como.

How Perrone progresses in Serie A will be interesting to watch unfold. He likely wouldn’t never had gotten an opportunity to impress at Manchester City. So a permanent move to Como is the best move for him. City also pick up a tidy transfer fee for the midfielder so Perrone’s imminent move seems like a win for all parties.