Pau Lopez, the 29-year-old shot-stopper, is reportedly close to making a return to Serie A with newly-promoted Como. The former Roma goalkeeper previously played for the club from 2019 to 2021 before moving to Olympique Marseille on loan and then permanently for €12m.
Como, who secured promotion to Serie A by finishing second in the Serie B table, are looking to attract top players under the leadership of coach Cesc Fabregas. Sky Sport Italia reports that Pau Lopez is set to make his way back to Italy this summer, with Como being interested in signing him on a loan move with an option to buy at the end of the season. The overall cost of the transfer is estimated to be around €5-6m.
In addition, Como had also been linked with goalkeeper Emil Audero, who is currently owned by Sampdoria and spent the previous season on loan at Inter. However, it’s not clear if Audero will be joining Como as well or if Lopez will be their primary goalkeeping target.
Pau Lopez has previously played for clubs such as Espanyol, Real Betis, and Tottenham Hotspur. Additionally, Como recently hosted Raphael Varane for a few days, and the French defender is considering their offer as well. It’s not clear yet if Varane will sign with Como or if he will choose another team instead.
