Como has officially loaned Alieu Fadera to Cagliari with an option to buy at the end of the season, after the winger had been close to a move to Lecce.
The Gambia international, who turns 25 in November, is versatile and can play on the left or right wing, as well as in a more central trequartista role.
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Fadera makes new Serie A move
SASSUOLO, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Alieu Fadera of Sassuolo controls the ball whilst under pressure from Leon Bailey of AS Roma during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AS Roma at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on October 26, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Como purchased him from KRC Genk for €6m in the summer of 2024, but he encountered some issues with injuries.
Fadera spent the previous season on loan at Sassuolo, making 30 appearances across Serie A and the Coppa Italia, where he scored two goals and provided two assists.
There was an option to buy there for €10m, but Sassuolo decided not to exercise it.
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Discussions about a potential transfer to Lecce had been ongoing, but Cagliari swooped in yesterday with a better offer to secure Fadera’s commitment.
Tonight, Como confirmed that Fadera officially joined Cagliari on loan, along with the option for a permanent transfer at the end of this season.
Como have officially loaned Alieu Fadera to Cagliari with an option to buy at the end of the season, after the winger had been close to Lecce.
The Gambia international turns 25 in November and can play on the left wing, right wing, or in a more central trequartista role.
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Fadera makes new Serie A move
SASSUOLO, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Alieu Fadera of Sassuolo controls the ball whilst under pressure from Leon Bailey of AS Roma during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AS Roma at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on October 26, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Como purchased him from KRC Genk for €6m in the summer of 2024, but he had some bad luck with injuries.
Fadera spent last season out on loan at Sassuolo, where he scored two goals and provided two assists in 30 appearances between Serie A and the Coppa Italia.
There was an option to buy there for €10m, but the Neroverdi didn’t take it up.
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The negotiations had been in progress with Lecce for a while, but Cagliari swooped in yesterday to improve on the proposal and win over the player too.
This evening, Como announced that Fadera had joined Cagliari on loan with an option to make it permanent at the end of the current campaign.
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