Serie A: Veteran Goalkeeper Pepe Reina Joins Cesc Fabregas At Como

Como, coached by former Spain, Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, gained promotion back to Italy's top tier last season by finishing second in Serie B

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Updated on: 18 July 2024 10:42 pm

Pepe Reina has joined Como.

Pepe Reina has joined Como, whose preparations are under way for their first Serie A campaign in 21 years. (More Football News)

Como, coached by former Spain, Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, gained promotion back to Italy's top tier last season by finishing second in Serie B.

And they have made 41-year-old goalkeeper Reina their seventh signing of the summer transfer window.

Ex-Liverpool, Napoli and Bayern Munich shot-stopper Reina, who played alongside Fabregas for Spain, joins Como after leaving Villarreal, where he had spent the last two seasons.

Como 1907 is pleased to announce the signing of Pepe Reina until June 2025.

An experienced goalkeeper, Reina has defended the goals of Barcelona, Villareal, Liverpool, Napoli, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Aston Villa and Lazio in his career. pic.twitter.com/CYjYL8rWll
— Como1907 (@Como_1907) July 18, 2024

He has signed a one-year deal with Como, having played just twice in LaLiga last term.

It has been reported Como are also attempting to bring in former Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, who is a free agent after leaving Manchester United.