Ludi: Real Madrid deals give value to our football

Como director Ludi discusses the club's strategic partnership with Real Madrid, which facilitated the signing of Nico Paz and positions Italian football as an attractive destination for young talent.

Como sporting director Charlie Ludi has outlined how the club's relationship with Real Madrid has become central to its sporting project. In an interview, Ludi explained that the connection goes beyond a simple transfer corridor: "We have an excellent bond with them. The foundation isn't just the relationship with Real itself, but the valuable relationships we've built," he said.

The partnership bore fruit with the arrival of Nico Paz, described by Ludi as a "win-win" situation where Como gained access to a high-potential player while Real Madrid trusted in the club's technical project under manager Fabregas. Ludi emphasized that similar relationships have been developed with other prestigious clubs.

When asked about the broader trend of Real Madrid sending players to Serie A—citing the possibility of Endrick joining Roma—Ludi stressed the significance for Italian football: "It's meaningful that we can bring talent to Italy. Como is an example of how young players can achieve very important results."

He also highlighted the club's commitment to developing Italian youth, mentioning players like Papaccioli and Cassano. On the January transfer window, Ludi indicated Como are satisfied with their squad and focused on recovering injured players Kean, Diao and Jesús Rodríguez, though remaining open to opportunistic moves.