Como 1907, preparing for their return to Italy`s top flight, have made a significant statement of intent by officially confirming the permanent signing of German winger Nicolas Kühn from Scottish Premiership champions Celtic FC.
The 25-year-old attacker joins the ambitious Serie A club on a contract that runs until June 2029, signalling a long-term commitment from both the player and Como`s ownership. While official figures were not released, reports suggest the transfer fee paid to Celtic is close to €20 million, representing a substantial investment.
Kühn`s Journey to Serie A
Kühn arrives at Como having spent just over a year at Celtic, whom he joined from Rapid Vienna for €5.4 million in the January 2024 transfer window. During his time in Glasgow, he registered a respectable contribution of 24 goals and 18 assists across 69 appearances in all competitions, showcasing his attacking prowess.
His development trajectory includes spells in the youth setups of several prominent European clubs, including St. Pauli, Hannover 96, RB Leipzig, Ajax, and Bayern II, highlighting a pedigree nurtured within high-standard environments before making his senior impact first in Austria and then Scotland. Kühn also represented Germany at the U20 level.
Coach and Player Perspectives Align
Como`s head coach, the renowned former midfielder Cesc Fàbregas, expressed his enthusiasm for the new arrival. “Nico is sharp, technical, and understands space really well,” Fàbregas commented. “He brings creativity and intensity—qualities that fit exactly how we want to play. He’ll give us something different in Serie A.” This assessment underlines Kühn`s expected role in Como`s tactical setup for the demanding Italian league.
For Kühn, the decision to move to the Lombardy side was straightforward. “I`m really excited to be here,” he told the club`s official media. He added, “I had a long chat with the coach and I can`t wait to get out on the pitch… The decision was easy: the project is ambitious, and I want to be part of it, doing my best to help the team grow.” His description of the city of Como as “beautiful — a real film set!” adds a touch of delightful appreciation for his new surroundings, a stark contrast, perhaps, to the often less picturesque backdrop of football transfers.
Como`s Continuing Recruitment Drive
The signing of Kühn is the latest in a series of notable acquisitions for Como as they gear up for the 2025-26 Serie A campaign. The club, which secured its top-flight status under Fàbregas`s guidance last season, has been remarkably active in the transfer market. Previous confirmed arrivals this summer include Jesus Rodriguez, Martin Baturina, and Jayden Addai.
Furthermore, Como are reportedly set to make Maxi Perrone`s loan from Manchester City a permanent move for a fee around €13 million, demonstrating a willingness to invest significantly in bolstering the squad across multiple positions. This aggressive recruitment strategy follows Como being the highest spenders in Serie A during the most recent winter transfer window (January 2025), indicating a sustained financial commitment to establishing themselves in the top league.
As Como prepares to kick off their Serie A season on August 24th against Maurizio Sarri`s Lazio at the Stadio Sinigaglia, the addition of a dynamic winger like Nicolas Kühn signals a clear intent: they are not merely participating in Serie A, but aiming to compete and build something significant.
