With Chelsea being linked with Cesc Fabregas as a potential successor to the under-fire Liam Rosenior, Como’s sporting director has moved to address the speculation.
Cesc Fabregas has defied expectations at Como, evolving from a marquee player-shareholder into one of Europe’s most coveted young managers. After stepping into the head coach role permanently in July 2024, he successfully guided the club through its first Serie A campaign in 21 years, securing survival.
His tactical approach, a fluid 4-2-3-1 system heavily influenced by Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola, emphasises possession.
The 2025/26 season has seen Fabregas elevate the club even further. As of today, Como sits 4th in Serie A, firmly in the Champions League qualification spots.
However, his coaching style has not only stabilised the club but also sparked links to Fabregas’ former club, Chelsea.
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Como’s sporting director Carlalberto Ludi, in an interview with Radio Radio (as per Gazzetta dello Sport), has slammed the door on Cesc Fabregas leaving Como.
“There is total harmony between the ambitions of Cesc and those of the club, we are making more and more resources available to work at our best.
“Until something happens that we cannot control, we will move forward together. For what we can offer him, to date we are not afraid that he will leave us.”
Liam Rosenior’s future is safe with Chelsea even if they fail to secure Champions League football, but that hasn’t stopped the speculation.
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Now is the wrong time for Cesc Fabregas to manage Chelsea
Despite Cesc Fabregas’ status as a Chelsea icon and his remarkable success at Como, now is arguably the worst moment for a Stamford Bridge return.
Chelsea currently finds themselves in a bad state; Liam Rosenior, appointed only in January, is already facing intense scrutiny following a run of four defeats in a row. For Fabregas to enter this revolving door culture would mean risking his reputation on a squad that has struggled for consistency.
At least if he were to wait until the summer, it would provide him with an opportunity to bring in his own players and settle the squad without the pressures of a top-five finish.
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