Tottenham and Manchester City keep tabs on this former EPL star as a managerial candidate.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly locked in a battle with Manchester City for the signature of Como manager Cesc Fabregas, with the Spanish coach emerging as a serious candidate to take charge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer, according to GiveMeSport.
Fabregas has made a significant impression in his maiden managerial role at Como, quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young coaches in European football. Como scout Ben Mattinson has described him as “the next elite coach,” and his work in Serie A has attracted attention from some of the continent’s biggest clubs.
Tottenham are firmly in the market for a permanent manager, with Igor Tudor only contracted until the end of the season. While Mauricio Pochettino remains the widely reported Plan A, his commitment to the United States at this summer’s World Cup means any approach must wait until the tournament concludes.
Oliver Glasner is another name in the frame, having confirmed his departure from Crystal Palace. Fabregas now adds a genuinely intriguing dimension to a managerial search that is becoming increasingly competitive.
Manchester City’s potential involvement stems from uncertainty surrounding Pep Guardiola’s long-term future at the Etihad, adding an extra layer of competition for Fabregas’ signature should both clubs pursue him simultaneously.
Arsenal roots complicates move
The elephant in the room is Fabregas’ playing history. The former EPL ‘assist king’ spent formative years at Arsenal and later represented Chelsea, making him a figure some Tottenham supporters will instinctively resist.
However, his footballing identity as a manager is very much his own, drawing clear influences from Arsene Wenger and Guardiola in his emphasis on structured possession, positional discipline, and technical midfield profiles rather than purely athletic ones. His preferred system, a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 hybrid, prioritises central combinations, inverted wingers and patient build-up from the goalkeeper, a style that would suit Tottenham’s attacking personnel considerably.
Fabregas’ managerial experience remains limited, but the quality of his work at Como suggests his trajectory points firmly upward. For a club looking to rebuild with ambition and a clear identity, the appointment could prove inspired if the past allegiances can be set aside.