Pau Lopez, a former Roma goalkeeper, is reportedly close to making a return to Serie A with newly-promoted Como. The 29-year-old shot-stopper previously played for Roma from 2019 to 2021 before moving to Olympique Marseille on loan and then permanently for €12m.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Pau Lopez is set to make his way back to Italy this summer. Como, who secured promotion to Serie A by finishing second in the Serie B table, are looking to attract top players under the leadership of coach Cesc Fabregas.
Como had also been linked with goalkeeper Emil Audero, who is currently owned by Sampdoria and spent the previous season on loan at Inter. However, it is reported that Pau Lopez will be signing with Como on a loan move with an option to buy at the end of the season. The overall cost of the transfer is estimated to be around €5-6m.
Pau Lopez has previously played for clubs such as Espanyol, Real Betis, and Tottenham Hotspur. Additionally, Como recently hosted Raphael Varane for a few days, and the French defender is considering their offer as well.