Diego Carlos Joins Como In Major Defensive Boost

Brazilian defender Diego Carlos has signed with Como. The Serie A club has acquired Carlos on loan from Fenerbahçe for the 2025/26 season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Diego Carlos, 32, has completed a one-year loan deal from Fenerbahçe to Como. The deal is valued at around €3 million and does not have an option to buy at the end of the season. This is Carlos’ fourth club in just 12 months after he joined Newcastle from Sevilla in January this year before moves to Belgian side Anderlecht and then Guimarães. His move to Como comes after several days of negotiation and is part of the Serie A club’s plan to strengthen their squad for what is expected to be a tough campaign. As reported earlier, Como are set to make additional defensive signings, highlighting their commitment to building a robust team. The club is led by manager Cesc Fabregas and has spent heavily this summer, including signing Álvaro Morata from Galatasaray, who is expected to be a crucial addition to their attack.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Como have returned to Serie A for the first time in 20 years last season, when they finished 10th in the Serie A and are investing significantly in both experience and talent to avoid relegation. The total expenditure on transfers this window is over €100 million. This investment reflects Como’s ambition to improve upon their recent performance, as they finished 10th last season in Serie A. Their opening game of the 2025/26 season was a win against Lazio, who finished 8th in Serie A last year followed by a loss to Bologna. In their first match, Como managed a victory, defeating Lazio 2-0, which sets a promising tone for the season ahead as they quickly settled into the top of the table.

WHAT NEXT FOR DIEGO CARLOS AND COMO?

Diego Carlos will soon join training and is expected to start Como’s next match against Genoa. Fabregas is hoping his side will quickly gel, with Carlos at the heart of their defense. For Como, every early point is crucial—the gap between safety and relegation in Serie A can be razor thin. As they aim to firmly secure their place in Italy’s top flight, they will need their new signings, especially Carlos, to settle fast and deliver strong performances. His addition comes at an essential time, as Como looks to enhance their defensive capabilities significantly following their promotion. With expectations high, Como is poised to make a significant impact in the Serie A this season.