Veteran goalkeeper Pepe Reina, known for his illustrious career across top European clubs, has officially signed with Como. The 41-year-old Spaniard has been without a club since July 2024 after his stint at Villarreal CF. With experience at clubs like Liverpool, Napoli, and Bayern Munich, Reina brings a wealth of expertise to Como.
- Pepe Reina has signed with Como after being a free agent since July 2024.
- Reina has played for top clubs like Liverpool, Napoli, and Bayern Munich.
- His recent market value was €600k as of June 2024.
Pepe Reina Joins Como
Pepe Reina, whose full name is José Manuel Reina Páez, has officially joined Como. The veteran goalkeeper, born on August 31, 1982, stands at 1.88 meters and has had an extensive career in football. Known for his time at clubs like Liverpool, Napoli, and Bayern Munich, Reina has also earned 36 international caps for Spain. His recent market value was €600k as of June 2024.
🔵🇪🇸 Pepe Reina has signed in as new Como player, soon time for Alberto Moreno and then… Raphael Varane next.
Pau López will be the first goalkeeper. https://t.co/QpHvd4Df9O
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 18, 2023
Reina’s signing is expected to bring a wealth of experience and leadership to Como, a club looking to strengthen its squad with seasoned professionals.
Potential Signings: Alberto Moreno and Raphael Varane
Following Pepe Reina’s signing, Alberto Moreno and Raphael Varane are rumored to be the next additions to Como. Both players are currently free agents, with Moreno last playing for Villarreal CF and Varane for Manchester United.
- Alberto Moreno: Alberto Moreno Pérez, born on July 5, 1992, is a left-back with a height of 1.71 meters. He has won the UEFA Europa League with Sevilla and Villarreal and the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool. His recent market value was €1.80m as of June 2024.
- Raphael Varane: Raphaël Xavier Varane, born on April 25, 1993, is a centre-back standing at 1.91 meters. He has won multiple UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid and the FIFA World Cup with France in 2018. His recent market value was €20.00m as of May 2024.
Pau López to be First Goalkeeper
Pau López, currently with Olympique Marseille, is expected to join Como as their first-choice goalkeeper. López has also played for Espanyol, Tottenham Hotspur, and AS Roma.
- Pau López: Pau López Sabata, born on December 13, 1994, is a goalkeeper with a height of 1.88 meters. He has earned international caps for Spain and had a recent market value of €10.00m in 2024.
Como’s strategic moves in the transfer market highlight their ambition to build a competitive squad capable of achieving significant success in the upcoming seasons.
