Official: Cuenca, 19-year-old Barcelona talent, joins Como | OneFootball

Como have officially completed the purchase of defender Andres Cuenca from Barcelona, in a deal believed to be worth €0.5m plus a cut of the future sale fee, while Yannik Engelhardt goes to Freiburg.

The talented centre-back is a product of the Barcelona youth academy and was a key figure in the Spain squad that just won the European Under-19 Championship, after a six-month run on loan at Sporting Gijon.

He put pen to paper on a contract that will run until June 2030.

Cuenca new signing for Como

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – OCTOBER 09: Andres Cuenca (R) of U19 Spain is seen in action during the Nations Tournament match between U19 Germany and U19 Spain at Stadionul Anghel Iordanescu on October 09, 2024 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photo by Vasile Mihai-Antonio/Getty Images for DFB)

“Andrés Cuenca is a young defender with great technical ability, energy and strength,” coach Cesc Fabregas told the official Como website.

“He has enjoyed an important journey through the Blaugrana youth academy system and made his first-team debut in the UEFA Champions League.

“A modern defender, he is comfortable in possession and confident on the ball. We believe he can develop significantly as part of our project, and we are delighted to welcome him to Como.”

Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history and have been bolstering the squad with signings like Cruzeiro left-back Kaiki, Luis Milla from Getafe and Catanzaro midfielder Mattia Liberali.

“I’m really happy to be part of this club and I can’t wait to play my first match in this shirt,” Cuenca told the official Como website.

“My first impression has been very positive. Como is a beautiful city that has made a real impression on me, and everyone at the club has made me feel very welcome. I believe we’re in for a fantastic season and I’ll give my all every day to help the team achieve its goals.”

Meanwhile, Como have also agreed the €7m sale of midfielder Yannik Engelhardt to SC Freiburg.