Como spent 14 million euros to sign young striker Jayden Addi, a 19-year-old who has already made his mark in just a few minutes of play with AZ Alkmaar. The Como club decided to invest in this Dutch talent after observing his performance in two single appearances at De Kuip, against Feyenoord, on 7 February and 2 November 2023. On both occasions AZ finished short, but Addi's performance was considered promising.
Addi faced a long absence due to an Achilles tendon injury which kept him off the pitch for eight months. Despite this, his first season in Italy, with 17 appearances for Como, was difficult, but his form returned in a positive way. Cesc Fabregas, the club president, expressed great satisfaction with Addi's return, calling him a very promising player and underlining his growth potential. "The fact that he is fit and active again is great news. Before the injury he was constantly improving and has a lot of potential. I was also surprised by how positively he reacted to such a serious injury," said Fabregas.
Como is preparing to play its first European match against Feyenoord, a match that could represent an opportunity to reverse the negative series of results against the Dutch club. If the Como team managed to win, it would be the third Italian club in history to win the first two matches played in the Champions League, after Verona (1985-86) and Sampdoria (1991-92). The match at De Kuip therefore promises to be a real spectacle, with two courageous and proactive teams.
In summary, Como has invested in a young talent who has shown he can recover quickly from a serious injury. With the Champions League in sight, the club hopes to use Addi's presence to achieve positive results against Feyenoord and consolidate their position in the European competition.