Why Fabregas is unlikely to coach another Serie A club after Como

Nico Paz’s quality in the final third, but even Como’s defensive solidity have allowed the Azzurri to break into the top six in the current campaign, even fighting for a Champions League placement for a long part of the season.

Their coach, Fabregas, is also one of the club’s shareholders, which is why seeing him join another Serie A club after Como sounds a bit unnatural.

Inter already approached Fabregas in the summer of 2025 following a 5-0 Champions League Final loss to PSG, which marked the end of Simone Inzaghi’s era.

Both Como and Fabregas, however, rejected Inter’s approach, prompting the Serie A giants to hire one of their legends, Cristian Chivu.

UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 06: Como manager Cesc Fabregas looks on during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Como 1907 at Stadio Friuli on April 06, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Several top clubs around Europe are also said to be interested in Fabregas, and his ex-Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard has even hinted that Cesc should return to Stamford Bridge as a coach.

“We have already talked several times. Right now, we are in a sweet spot. There is total alignment between what he wants to do and Como,” the Azzurri director Carlalberto Ludi said in March.

UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 06: Como manager Cesc Fabregas reacts during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Como 1907 at Stadio Friuli on April 06, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

“We want to continue growing, and we make resources available to him without limits. Until something extraordinary happens on the market concerning him, we will move forward together. We can talk about what we offer him, not what others might offer. At this moment, we have no fear that he might leave us.”

A former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona star, Fabregas is one of the most successful players of his generation, having won the World Cup once and the Euros twice with Spain nazional team, as well as one La Liga title with Barcelona and two Premier League titles with Chelsea.