Como sets spending record while Napoli lags in youth drive

Como have become the Serie A club that spent the most on Under‑20 players, investing roughly €142 million since the 2024/25 season, while Napoli have spent only €11.4 million on Under‑21 talent in the same period, highlighting a stark contrast in youth‑development strategies.

Investire on young talent has become one of the main strategic points for Serie A clubs, allowing them to blend economic sustainability with sporting ambition. The approach promises long‑term growth while keeping budgets in check.

Como’s rapid ascent stems from a precise technical project and solid ownership. The Lombard club has turned the youth market into a genuine investment, targeting top European and South American prospects.

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Inter, despite publicly pledging to focus on youth, has spent no more than €30 million on Under‑20 players since the 2024/25 season. This modest outlay places Inter well behind Como in the youth‑spending hierarchy.

Juventus have allocated €61.3 million to Under‑20 talent in the same period, leveraging the Next Gen pathway to nurture prospects. Atalanta continues its international scouting and internal training model, recently reinforcing the youth sector with new executives.

Milan’s development programme shows promise, even as the Futuro project faces challenges. Napoli, by contrast, have invested only €11.4 million in Under‑21 players, a figure lower than clubs with more limited resources.

The investment ranking underscores a clear trend: the future of Serie A increasingly depends on the ability to identify, acquire and develop young talent. La analysis, originally highlighted by Google Discover and cited by Fonti, appeared in the Stampa A&minus A+ report.