Maxence Caqueret (foto: Getty Images)
Como signs Lyon’s Maxence Caqueret for €17 million, continuing their ambitious Serie A rebuild under billionaire ownership and coach Cesc Fabregas.
Como 1907, backed by billionaire Indonesian brothers Rudi and Michael Hartono, is making headlines in Serie A with ambitious moves in the transfer market. The club, known for its steady rise to Italy's top flight, is now flexing its financial muscles.
After breaking their transfer record earlier this week by signing Assane Diao from Real Betis for €12 million, Como has smashed it again by securing the services of Lyon midfielder Maxence Caqueret for €17 million. The 23-year-old Frenchman joins a rapidly improving squad under the guidance of manager Cesc Fabregas.
A product of Lyon’s esteemed academy, Caqueret has made 184 appearances for the Ligue 1 club. However, a diminished role in the current season has prompted the talented midfielder to seek a fresh start in Serie A. Fabregas reportedly played a key role in convincing Caqueret to make the switch, seeing him as a key piece in Como’s midfield.
With the Hartono brothers’ vast wealth—estimated by Forbes at nearly €50 billion—Como boasts financial power unrivaled in Serie A. The club is building a squad capable of competing at the highest level, and its recent investments signal a clear intention to challenge Italy’s elite in the near future.