Nicolas Kuhn Joins Como: A Strategic Move with Ambitious Goals

Nicolas Kuhn Joins Como: A Strategic Move with Ambitious Goals

Cesc Fabregas believes new Como signing Nicolas Kuhn possesses qualities that "perfectly align with our playing style" after the winger joined from Celtic on a four-year contract.

The 25-year-old German winger leaves Glasgow 18 months after joining Brendan Rodgers' team from Rapid Vienna. During his time at Celtic, Kuhn made 69 appearances, scored 24 goals, and won all major domestic honors in Scotland, including two Premiership titles.

"Nico is sharp, technical, and has a great understanding of space," said Como's head coach and former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder, Cesc Fabregas. "He brings creativity and intensity—qualities that perfectly align with our playing style. He'll offer something unique in Serie A."

Kuhn mentioned having "a long conversation" with Fabregas as part of the transfer process. "The decision was straightforward," said the former Germany under-20 international. "The project is ambitious, and I want to contribute my best to help the team grow and achieve increasingly significant goals."

Nicholas Kuhn has joined Como from Celtic on a four-year contract. Celtic initially paid approximately £3 million for Kuhn, with reports indicating Como will pay over five times that amount. This would rank Kuhn as the fifth largest sale for the Scottish champions, following Matt O'Riley, Jota, Kieran Tierney, and Moussa Dembele.

Why is Como an Attractive Option?

Kuhn described the northern Italian city as "beautiful — like a real film set." Although Como's lakeside Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is smaller than Dundee United's Tannadice, and average crowds are lower than those of Aberdeen, Hearts, and Hibs, Kuhn is joining one of the wealthiest clubs in Serie A.

In 2019, while the team was in Serie D, Indonesian billionaire brothers Robert and Michael Hartono took over the club for less than £1 million following its third bankruptcy. Initially, the plan was to introduce Indonesian players into the lower leagues for a reality TV series, but rapid success prompted a change in strategy.

Kuhn is the third winger to join the club in a short period, with Jesus Rodriguez signed from Real Betis for a reported £20 million fee and AZ Alkmaar receiving over £10 million for Jayden Addai. Alex Valle, who had a half-season loan at Celtic, has made a permanent move from Barcelona, while former Nou Camp midfielder Sergi Roberto is among the star players recruited by Fabregas, who ended his distinguished playing career with Como in Serie B before transitioning into coaching.

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