Como are set to welcome former French U21 international Maxence Caqueret to Italy on Saturday evening after agreeing terms with Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais for a permanent transfer, according to updates from France.
Como reserves medical examination for Caqueret de Lyon
RMC Sport report that Caqueret will arrive in Italy on Saturday evening and undergo a medical on Sunday ahead of a permanent move from Lyon to Cesc Fabregas’ Como.
Como would have to pay a fee of €15 million plus a €2 million bonus to secure the Frenchman’s signature.
He will pen a multi-year contract, and although a precise figure has not been disclosed, it is understood that Como will pay him more than he earns on his current contract with Lyon.
Como is also expected to include a relegation clause in Caqueret’s contract, which will allow him to leave at a reduced fee if the team returns to Serie B at the end of the 2024-25 season.
Como are currently 15th in the league and two points off the drop zone as things stand.
Caqueret will become the club’s third transfer in the January transfer window following the goalkeeper’s arrival. Jean Butez from Royal Antwerp And Assane Diao of Real Betis last week.
