Como Snap Free Agent Sergi Roberto On Two-Year Deal

Roberto ended his 14-year association with the Barcelona first team this summer when his contract expired.

The 32-year-old made 373 appearances for Barcelona, winning among others two Champions League trophies and seven La Liga titles.

Como, managed by Roberto's former Barcelona teammate Cesc Fabregas, lost their Serie A opener 3-0 to Juventus on Monday.

"Sergi has played his whole career so far at one of the best clubs in the world," Fabregas told the club website.

"He is a versatile player and can adapt to many different positions, midfield, full-back, with his passing accuracy and strength he is the definition of a box to box player.

"His experience will be crucial for the season ahead."

“I see this as a new challenge in my career, I really believe in the project, I met the owners and they are very excited about this, I think they are doing the right things and I’m happy to be part of it,” the player said in a statement on the club website.  

“When Cesc first contacted me, he explained to me the ambitions of the club coming from lower divisions all the way to Serie A in five years, and his ambition as a coach. So it’s exciting for me to come and be part of the growth of the club. 

“I think I can help achieve the goals of the club with hard work and I’m looking forward to getting started”.