Reports: Liberali heading for Catanzaro from Milan ‘without a transfer fee’

Mattia Liberali’s AC Milan future has been up in the air for some times now, and it appears that a resolution is very close.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Catanzaro are very close to signing Liberali from Milan. The Serie B club are currently working with the player’s agent, Alessandro Lucci, to finalise his arrival in what would be a permanent deal. The Rossoneri would retain 50% of the proceeds in any future sale.

The Catanzaro head coach Alberto Aquilani believes strongly in the player, and he would arrive as part of an ambitious summer plan. This has made the difference because Lucci himself believes a proper project is needed to help the youngster flourish.

Nicolo Schira adds: “Mattia Liberali to Catanzaro from AC Milan is at the final stage without a transfer fee. Milan will have 50% on the future sale. Last details about the term of the contract (until 2028 or 2029).”

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The path to goodbye

Last season, Liberali played mainly for the Primavera and for Milan Futuro in Serie C, but also with the first team with which he made his Serie A debut and with which he began his pre-season tour.

He is one of the most interesting young players on the Italian scene and could therefore get a chance in Serie B with Catanzaro. Parma and Empoli were also interested in him, but have fallen behind in the race.

In 2024-25, which came after winning the Under 17 European Championship with Italy, Liberali got his first close contact with senior football, even though he played most of his matches with the Primavera.

He had less playing time with the Futuro, but still played 10 senior games. He also made one appearance in Serie A, starting at San Siro against Genoa. He is with the squad for the summer tour, but could depart soon.