Jayden Addai is on the verge of a switch to Serie A, with newly promoted Como striking an agreement in principle with AZ Alkmaar for the promising Ghanaian-born winger.
The 19-year-old, who developed through AZ’s youth ranks before making his senior debut two seasons ago, is expected to take the next major step in his career with a move to Italy.
Renowned transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that the two clubs have settled on a transfer fee of €14 million.
Addai’s representatives are now in advanced discussions with Como to finalise personal terms, with only minor details standing in the way of the deal being completed.
A product of the Dutch football system, Addai has impressed with his agility, dribbling, and flair, quickly establishing himself as one of AZ Alkmaar’s most exciting prospects.
His ability to cut in from wide positions and his composure in the final third have earned him admirers both domestically and abroad.
Como, who recently secured promotion to the Italian top flight, are ambitiously strengthening their squad in anticipation of a challenging campaign.
The club’s project, fuelled by significant investment and a desire to establish a lasting presence in Serie A, appears to have convinced Addai and his camp of its merits.
While the player is eligible to represent both the Netherlands and Ghana at international level, his club career is currently taking centre stage.
The Serie A move would mark his first experience outside the Netherlands and a significant opportunity to showcase his talent on a broader stage.
AZ Alkmaar, known for their excellent youth development programme, stand to make a healthy return on a player they nurtured from academy level.
Addai’s departure, while a blow in the short term, reflects the club’s long-standing philosophy of developing talent for the European market.
Once personal terms are agreed and the medical formalities completed, Addai is expected to be unveiled as one of Como’s marquee signings of the summer.
For the young winger, the move offers a fresh platform to grow — and a first taste of top-tier Italian football.
