Assane Diao (19 years old) is a new player for Como. The Spanish striker, born in Senegal, lands on the lake shore for a far from insignificant expense of 12 million euros, the amount needed by the Larians to take him away from Real Betis.
Here are Assane Diao’s first words as a Como footballeron the official portal of the Lariani: “I am very happy to be here and to become part of the Como 1907 family. I can’t wait to get started and give the fans a lot of joy! I spoke with Mister Cesc Fabregas several times, we discussed and he told me about the club’s project. I’m very excited and can’t wait to get on the pitch!”.
This is the note from Como announcing Diao’s arrival: “Como 1907 is pleased to announce the signing of Assane Diao from Real Betis. The 19-year-old winger, known for his pace, versatility and eye for goal, has signed a four and a half year contract which will tie him to the Como team until the end of the 2028/29 season. Born in Ndongane, Senegal and raised in Spain, Diao has quickly climbed the ranks of European football centimeters, he began his career in the youth teams of Badajoz, Flecha Negra and Balón de Cádiz before arriving at Betis Sevilla in 2021. During his time at Real Betis, Diao made 28 appearances in La Liga, contributing significantly significant to the team’s successes with goals and assists having also been one of the protagonists of the memorable draw against Barcelona in December 2024. Internationally, Diao has represented Spain at various levels youth teams, wearing the shirt of the U19 and U21 national teams”.