On paper at least, Nicolas Kuhn will be playing Champions League football with Como next season.
But that probably doesn’t tell the full story about Kuhn’s time in Italy after leaving Celtic last summer.
Kuhn spent 18 months at Celtic, including winning the domestic double under Brendan Rodgers last term, before securing a £16.5 million move to Cesc Fabregas’ side.
The domestic season in Scotland is over, but Serie A concluded its campaign on Sunday, with Como proving to be one of the main talking points, as Kuhn watched on from the bench.
A very tough move for Nicolas Kuhn… where do you stand on bringing him back in the summer?
Cesc Fabregas’ Como secure Champions League football
Fabregas has done a stellar job at Como. After earning promotion last season, they have now beaten the likes of Juventus and AC Milan to a Champions League spot.
Kuhn experienced Champions League football with Celtic last season, including scoring an outstanding goal against RB Leipzig.
In normal circumstances, this would be a joyful moment for the all-action winger, but in reality, it’s a bittersweet moment.
That’s because Fabregas has hardly used Kuhn since he signed the German winger from Celtic, including leaving him on the bench for the last four Serie A matches.
Nicolas Kuhn’s struggles in numbers after leaving Celtic
Como beat eight-man Cremonese, who were relegated to Serie B, in controversial fashion to secure their Champions League spot.
But Kuhn wasn’t used during the chaos, and then the post-match celebrations from Fabregas and his players.
Kuhn played less than 1,000 minutes in his debut campaign in Italy – that’s all competitions – and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he heads for the exit door this summer.
Either way, it proves that the grass isn’t greener for Kuhn, but then again, he isn’t the first player to leave the Hoops and struggle.
- Games: 25
- Starts: 7
- Unused on the bench: 17
- Goals: 1
- Assists: 1
- Total minutes: 790
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