Hugo Viana and Manchester City could receive a significant cash boost this summer thanks to a 30 per cent sell-on clause in Máximo Perrone’s Como contract.
When City let Perrone leave permanently in 2025 for around €13 million, it was made sure that the deal was structured with future financial incentives, with the player having already spent time on loan in Italy where performances convinced Como he could be a key player.
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City’s choice made sure they did not lose complete control over the player’s future, retaining both a buy-back and 30 per cent sell-on clause relevant to a future transfer – a common feature of the club’s transfer strategy.
The midfielder’s progress since moving to Italy full-time has been favourable for both the club and the player, with Como having had a great season and as they build a fight for a spot in the UEFA Champions League.
Maximo Perrone has been one of their best players, and his calmness on the ball and ability to control the pace of a game from deeper midfield positions proving to be essential components of Cesc Fabregas‘ tactical system.
Juventus and Inter Milan Eye Perrone
As such, interest from bigger clubs has followed, and according to reports from Calciomercato – translated and relayed by Sport Witness – both Juventus and Inter Milan have been monitoring the Argentine closely in recent weeks.
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The former have one eye on strengthening midfield options during the coming summer, while Inter are looking at options in case Hakan Çalhanoğlu leaves the San Siro at the end of the ongoing campaign.
The report asserts Perrone could be worth around €50 million – a valuation partly shaped by contractual clauses retained by Manchester City, with Como knowing that any big sale would mean giving a share of the profits over to the Etihad stadium.
How Much Could City Earn from a €50m Deal?
Should Perrone be sold for around €50 million, and having bought the midfielder for a reported €13 million, Como could generate roughly €37 million in profit and 30 per cent of that profit meaning €11 million would head in the direction of Manchester.
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For a player who did not get the opportunity to feature regularly at Manchester City, this kind of financial return would be an enormous incentive, and instead of blocking development or letting value stay the same, City chose a path that included loans to Como and Las Palmas.
From a recruitment and squad-building perspective, the situation shows a larger objective in Manchester City’s model, in that while not every promising player will end up getting a long-term spot in Pep Guardiola’s team, well-planned transfers can still help the club.
As Italy’s top clubs continue to show interest, Maximo Perrone’s future could become one of the most interesting stories of the upcoming transfer window, and a result could show healthily on Manchester City’s balance sheet and aid their own upcoming investments.
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