Como, the Serie A newcomers, have made a significant signing by officially acquiring midfielder Yannik Engelhardt from Fortuna Dusseldorf for a reported fee of €8m. The 23-year-old completed the transfer by signing a five-year contract with the Italian club. The operation is said to involve an initial payment of €8m with an additional €1m in performance-based bonuses. Engelhardt, who came up through the Werder Bremen youth academy and later played for SC Freiburg, moved to Fortuna Dusseldorf in 2023 for €3.8m. Despite representing Germany at various youth levels, he has only played in the second and third divisions of German football.
Como’s coach, Cesc Fabregas, expressed his excitement about Engelhardt’s arrival, citing the player’s energy, intelligence, and growing reputation. The club is looking forward to working with him to further develop and strengthen the team. Como, who earned promotion to Serie A by finishing second in Serie B last season, have been proactive in bolstering their squad. They have made several notable signings, including players like Emil Audero, Pepe Reina, Raphael Varane, Alberto Dossena, Alberto Moreno, and Andrea Belotti.
Engelhardt’s transfer to Como marks an important step in his career, as he moves from his previous clubs in Germany to the challenge of Serie A football. With his potential and talent, he is expected to make a significant contribution to Como’s ambitions in the top flight of Italian football. The club’s ambitious recruitment strategy reflects their determination to compete at a high level and establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in Serie A.
