Como 1907 has completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Luis Milla from Getafe for a reported fee of €6 million, ending the 31-year-old’s four-year stint in La Liga and adding experienced midfield depth ahead of the upcoming Serie A campaign.

The deal represents a sharp discount. Milla’s release clause sat at €20 million, meaning Como effectively paid 70% less than the contractual buyout price.

The deal breakdown

Personal terms between Milla and Como were reportedly agreed around June 19, 2026, with the formal transfer wrapping up shortly after. The €6 million fee is notable not just for its size relative to the release clause, but also because Milla’s estimated market value currently sits at roughly €3.5 million.

So Como paid above market value, but well below what Getafe could have technically demanded.

Milla, a central midfielder by trade, joined Getafe in July 2022 and became a steady presence in their engine room across four seasons. At 31, he’s entering the phase of his career where clubs either cash in or watch the asset depreciate on the books.

What Milla brings to Como

Como’s project has been one of the more fascinating stories in Italian football. The club’s return to Serie A brought with it a willingness to recruit intelligently, mixing younger talent with seasoned professionals who can help stabilize a squad still finding its footing at the top level.

The Fàbregas connection is worth noting here. Having a former World Cup-winning midfielder involved at the club presumably makes it easier to pitch Spanish players on the move to Lake Como.

What this means for both clubs

For Getafe, this is a straightforward piece of business. They received a fee that exceeds their player’s estimated market value of €3.5 million. Getafe has long operated as one of La Liga’s more financially disciplined clubs, and accepting €6 million for a 31-year-old midfielder whose value was only going to trend downward fits that pattern.

For Como, the calculus is different. They’re spending above estimated market value, which means they’re paying a premium for proven quality and immediate impact.

Como’s ability to negotiate the fee down from €20 million to €6 million also speaks to the club’s negotiating sophistication.