El Coma rejects an offer of 60 million

Cesc trusts this player, and at no time has it been agreed to negotiate his departure.

Héctor Andreu | 7 Sep 2026 | 12.51
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The Como rejects the sale of Assane Diao / Marca
The Como rejects the sale of Assane Diao / Marca

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Assane Diao has become one of the most valuable assets in the transfer market of Como 1907 after the club rejected an offer of 60 million euros for the striker during the summer. The Italian team had paid approximately 12 million euros to Real Betis in January 2025 and has the player under contract until 2029.

The revelation comes from Mirwan Suwarso, president of Como, who used the operation as an example of the club's model: signing young players, developing them, and avoiding immediate sales when they believe they can still increase their value.

Assane Diao goes from 12 to a 60 million offer

The economic growth of the operation is significant. Como 1907 brought in Diao from Betis for about 12 million euros, and just a year and a half later, they received a fivefold proposal, as Suwarso explained.

The Italian club rejected the 60 million offer because they believe that keeping the player could generate even greater profits in the future. The identity of the team that made the proposal has not been publicly revealed.

Betis is also keeping an eye on any moves. The Seville team retains a 20% share of a future sale, so a transfer of 60 million could have added around 12 million euros to their accounts, depending on the exact terms agreed.

Assane Diao, who turns 21 on September 7th, signed with Como until June 2029 before departing Spain. Prior to his departure, he had played 47 official matches with the green-and-white first team, scoring 6 goals and 3 assists.

Cesc Fàbregas keeps Diao as a key player

The sporting development also explains Como's position. Cesc Fàbregas has kept the striker in his plans, and his performance in the early stages of Serie A has reinforced the club's commitment.

Diao has 2 goals and 1 assist in three matchdays of the Italian league. His standout performance came on September 4th when he scored twice in a 4-1 victory against Genoa, playing for 83 minutes in that match.

The striker also provided an assist in the 2-1 win against Napoli on matchday two. He has accumulated around 190 minutes in this early league start, with two starts in the first three games.

His progress aligns with the strategy Cesc Fàbregas outlined when the player joined the club. The coach then praised his ability to attack spaces and play in different attacking positions, allowing him to be used both on the wing and in central areas.

Como 1907 aims to further increase its value

Several Premier League clubs had shown interest in Diao during the summer, with Everton among the teams linked to his situation. However, Como 1907 held their position, and the player started the new season in Italy.

The next scenario will depend on his performance in Serie A and European competitions. With a contract until 2029, a rejected 60 million offer, and Betis retaining a percentage of a future sale, Assane Diao faces the season with room for his valuation to rise again before Como reopens any negotiations.

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