Fabregas’ reputation on the touchline has grown exponentially since he retired from playing in 2023. After leading Como to promotion, he has guided them to a stunning fifth place in Serie A this season. His tactical acumen was recently recognised by the Italian Football Federation, who awarded him the prestigious Bearzot Award as the country’s Coach of the Year.
While Fabregas previously insisted he was unlikely to leave the project he helped build in Lombardy, the lure of Stamford Bridge appears to have shifted the landscape. Chelsea’s owners are reportedly enamoured with his world-class vision and believe he is the only figure capable of restoring a winning culture to a dressing room currently lacking leadership.