The meteoric rise of Cesc Fabregas in the world of management has not gone unnoticed. After guiding Como 1907 to the brink of a historic Champions League qualification, the 38-year-old tactician has officially broken his silence regarding persistent rumours linking him with a sensational return to Chelsea and a potential role with the Italy national […]
The meteoric rise of Cesc Fabregas in the world of management has not gone unnoticed.
After guiding Como 1907 to the brink of a historic Champions League qualification, the 38-year-old tactician has officially broken his silence regarding persistent rumours linking him with a sensational return to Chelsea and a potential role with the Italy national team.
Speaking after receiving the prestigious Enzo Bearzot Award for management on April 14, 2026, the Spanish World Cup winner made it clear that while he is flattered by the elite interest, his heart—and his immediate future—remain firmly planted in Lombardy.
Fabregas Rejects Chelsea Return and Serie A Rivals
With Chelsea currently struggling under Liam Rosenior and sitting outside the European spots in the Premier League, the Stamford Bridge faithful have been vocal in their desire to see Fabregas return to west London.
However, the Spaniard was quick to temper expectations of a homecoming.
“I think it’s very unlikely I’ll leave Como right now,” Fabregas stated to reporters.
“I am very involved and attached to this project. It is true that I was contacted by other clubs last year—including some in Serie A—but I decided to stay because I love this club and what we are building here.”
Currently sitting fifth in Serie A with only six games remaining, Como is enjoying its most successful season in decades.
For Fabregas, the daily involvement on the training pitch and his family’s happiness in Northern Italy are far more important than a premature move to a “mega-club.”
The Italy National Team Job: “Maybe Someday”
The vacuum left in the Italian national setup following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation has led many to suggest Fabregas as a visionary choice for the Azzurri.
While he has spent years immersing himself in Italian football culture, Fabregas believes the international stage is a challenge for a different phase of his career.
“Being a national team coach might be boring for me right now—too much free time,” Fabregas joked.
“I am too much of a coach; I need to be on the pitch every day, feeling the grass and working with the players. Maybe in the future, when I’m older, you never know.”
The Goal: Champions League Football for Como
Despite a narrow 4-3 defeat to league leaders Inter Milan recently, Fabregas’ side remains the talk of Italy.
Boasting the best defence in the league and a squad filled with flourishing youngsters, the “Fabregas Method” has turned a modest lakeside club into a genuine European contender.
With a contract running until 2028, the message from the Como dugout is clear: the project is far from over.
While the giants of the Premier League and international football continue to circle, Cesc Fabregas is focused on one thing – bringing the Champions League anthem to the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
