Como signs Mattia Liberali on five-year deal while Fiorentina eyes Alex Jimenez

Mattia Liberali, a 2007‑born striker from AC Milan’s youth system, is set to complete a five‑year contract with Serie B side Como. After medical examinations in Monza, the move – expected to be formalised by June 2031 – was driven by manager Cesc Fabregas, who praised Liberali’s versatility and potential to support forwards such as Nico Paz.

Spanish right‑back Alex Jimenez, a 2005‑born product of Real Madrid’s cantera, spent the 2023‑24 season on loan with Milan’s Primavera before breaking into the first team. Praised by Zlatan Ibrahimović and involved in a dispute with coach Stefano Allegri, Jimenez is now being linked with a transfer to Fiorentina, where his defensive and attacking qualities are considered a good fit for the club’s style.

Both moves highlight Italian clubs’ focus on securing promising young talent from top academies.