Mattia Liberali at centre of summer transfer race as AC Milan, Como and Juventus compete

The 2007‑born Italian playmaker Mattia Liberali is the most contested target in the 2024‑25 summer market. After a season of standout performances with Serie B side Catanzaro, he remains contracted there on a €6 million release clause, split equally between Catanzaro and AC Milan, which retained a 50 percent future‑sale share. Under the clause Milan could activate a buy‑back for about €3 million.

AC Milan, now led by coach Rúben Amorim, is actively pursuing Liberali, with the coach personally outlining a tailor‑made attacking‑midfielder role and urging the player’s agent to accept an offer. reports say the club has already made a concrete attempt to re‑sign him.

Serie A clubs Como (coached by Cesc Fabregas) and Juventus (advised by Giovanni Carnevali) are also in the race, each prepared to meet the €6 million price. Other suitors mentioned include Sassuolo, Torino, Bologna and Fiorentina. Liberali’s profile has risen after he scored the decisive penalty for Italy’s Under‑19 side at the European Championship, adding to his market appeal.

Negotiations are expected to conclude in the coming days, with Milan, Como and Juventus positioned as the leading contenders.