Como continue to strengthen
Monday, August 12, 2002
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Como Calcio have signed Benoît Cauet and Marco Rossi, taking the number of summer arrivals to 18.
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Newly promoted Como Calcio have made two more important signings ahead of the new Serie A season, midfield duo Benoît Cauet and Marco Rossi arriving at the Sinigaglia stadium.
Wealth of experience
The 33-year-old Cauet, a former French international who has signed a one-year contract, brings a wealth of experience to the club. A former player with Olympique de Marseille and FC Nantes Atlantique in his homeland, Cauet played more than 100 games in Italy for Internazionale FC prior to a move to Torino Calcio in summer 2001.
European finals
Cauet also enjoyed a successful spell with Paris Saint-Germain FC, playing in the 1997 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final defeat by FC Barcelona. The following season he tasted European glory, however, as Inter beat Italian rivals S.S. Lazio 3-0 in the UEFA Cup final.
Transfer frenzy
Como have taken advantage of AC Fiorentina's bankruptcy to sign Rossi for three seasons. The 25-year-old joined the Florence club in 2000 but was free to leave after his contract at the club was cancelled. Como have now signed 18 players in the close season.
