Como president Mirwan Suwarso revealed that the club recently refused a substantial proposal from a Saudi Arabian team for one of their wide players. Speaking to Sky Sport Insider, as relayed by TuttoMercatoWeb, he explained that the offer arrived extremely late in the transfer period and came close to materializing.
Suwarso said the bid was “very high,” but he ultimately asked the player directly whether he wished to move to Saudi Arabia. The footballer declined, which Suwarso admitted was a relief, noting that he would have rejected the transfer even if the player had shown interest. While he did not explicitly identify the winger, he implied that the individual in question might have been Assane Diao, leaving observers to draw their own conclusions.
Other late-window proposals and player decisions
The Como executive also mentioned that the club had accepted another major offer during the same market. However, that particular move fell through because the player decided he did not want to leave. In addition, Suwarso disclosed that a separate approach, made only eight hours before the window closed, was declined immediately due to the impractical timing.
Nico Paz’s situation and Como’s development strategy
Suwarso addressed circulating rumours about Nico Paz, whose situation remains influenced by Real Madrid’s buy-back option. He stated that he does not believe a new arrangement is necessary, since the clause ensures that Madrid retains authority over the player’s future. He described the setup as a sort of ideal shared control, expressing gratitude for having Paz at the club and emphasising their intention to support his development.
He added that Madrid are within their rights to reclaim the young midfielder if they choose, though Como hope to retain him for as long as possible. According to Suwarso, nurturing emerging international prospects like Paz is a fundamental component of Como’s long-term Serie A vision, even as the club remains open to sales that can help sustain its growth model.
