Patrick Cutrone at 100: The Son of Como

On a spring afternoon at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Patrick Cutrone pulls the Como shirt over his head for the 100th time. It’s not just a number. Not for him. For Cutrone, this moment is the culmination of a story rooted in the streets he knows by heart, a shoreline he’s walked for years, and a dream he’s chased since childhood.

In a football world where players often travel far from home in search of success, Cutrone’s journey is something rarer: a return. As he celebrates his 100th appearance for Como 1907, Cutrone is not just a forward chasing goals—he’s a symbol of the club’s rebirth.

“When I arrived in Como, the first thing I thought of was ‘home’,” he says. “It was strange at first—to go to sleep at home again after so many years away, to drive just 20 minutes to training, and maybe see my mum or my friends after. It was strange, but it was one of the best feelings in the world. To play for my hometown team—it’s something unique.”

Rooted in Como

Cutrone’s story begins in the villages around Como, but he left early, entering Milan’s youth system at just nine years old. There, he built his name. First with Milan’s first team, then in England, Spain, and Florence. But he never really left home.

“Anche quando giocavo nel Milan, vivevo a Como”, racconta. “Perché sono molto legato a questa città. Mi piace stare qui, uscire, vedere i miei amici, la mia famiglia — sono tutti qui.”

“Even when I played for Milan, I lived in Como,” he says. “Because I’m so attached to this city. I like it here, I go out, I see my friends, my family—we’re all here.”

His childhood memories are steeped in the game.

“I started playing when I was six years old. First with the team in my village, and then straight to Milan. It was a life full of sacrifices. Travelling from Como to Milan every day—my parents sacrificed so much. It was a special adolescence. Tough, but beautiful. I knew how lucky I was. I was chasing a dream.”

Even before he returned to Como as a player, Cutrone had already brought one of the most meaningful moments of his life back to the lake: his marriage proposal.

“Yes, I’m really attached to Como. I was born here, I grew up here. I always told my wife—before I even came back to play here—that wherever we were in the world, we had to get married in Como. From there, the idea started to grow: ‘Why not start again in Como?’ Then the chance came up, and I didn’t think twice.”

It was more than sentiment. After years on loan, Cutrone wanted a home—not just for football, but for life.

“I always said: ‘Better than coming home to start again, what is there?’ After years of going out on loan and not playing much, I needed something stable. I didn’t want another loan. I wanted a real project, something to be part of. When Como contacted me, I saw real ambition—and I said yes straight away.”

Back at the Sinigaglia

In his early games for Como, Cutrone helped ignite the club’s new direction. He still remembers his first goals vividly.

“These were my first two goals in the Como shirt,” he says, watching back the footage. “It was a really beautiful day. I got to celebrate under the curva. And the second goal was assisted by the Mister—so that made it even more special.”

The timing mattered. Como were struggling on and off the pitch. That goal celebration—Cutrone leaping onto the fencing in front of the fans—was more than just emotion.

“Yes, we knew it was a tough time. There had been a situation with coach Gattuso (Ed Note: he had to step down for personal reasons), we were still adjusting to the new training centre—it was a moment. But the team was there, the group was strong. That celebration was my personal release. That year gave us the momentum for the next season.”

And one game changed everything.

“I still get goosebumps. That was the most important and meaningful goal I’ve scored here. That game made us realise what we could do. Beating Venezia, who were having a great season, made us believe we could really go up. We felt it before—but that game gave us something extra.”

A Leader with the Armband—and Without It

Over time, Cutrone’s role grew. He’s now one of the team’s senior figures—and sometimes wears the captain’s armband.

“It’s a great feeling. Wearing the armband of your hometown club… it’s a huge pride. It also brings responsibility—to represent what Como means. For me, it means a lot. Players like Gabrielloni and Iovine and I—we have to pass that feeling on. The team feels it. It’s nice to be considered a symbol of Como.”

Among his proudest moments? His first Serie A goal with Como.

“It was a great feeling—even though we didn’t win. I scored it, I’m from Como, and the club hadn’t been in Serie A for 21 years. That counts for something. Then again, every goal is special. Everyone brings a different kind of joy.”

But his proudest dedication came off the pitch.

“After promotion, I thought about my dad. I had promised him. He spent a lot of time in Como for work, and he was really fond of the club. I think he would’ve been very happy. I think about him all the time—every day. I do everything for him and for my family. But it was him who passed on the passion for football to me. I have to keep making him proud.”

Looking Forward, Staying Present

Still just 27, Cutrone extended his contract through 2028. The ambition is clear—and shared.

“I want to keep scoring more and more goals for Como. Help the club grow. Grow together.”

He’s already giving something back to the next generation. Just by being here.

“It’s beautiful to see kids now wearing the Como jersey around the city. I go out and see people full of enthusiasm for the club. That’s amazing. To the young kids who dream of playing? My advice is simple, even if it sounds obvious: really want it. Have fun. Because football is fun. Don’t think about pressure or outside things that don’t matter. Just focus on what you love, and give 100 percent.”

One hundred games. Countless goals. Unmeasurable heart. In Patrick Cutrone, Como doesn’t just have a striker—it has a son, a leader, and a believer in what this club can still become.