Carlalberto Ludi says he is “sure” Cesc Fabregas will remain Como’s head coach as the club chase European qualification, pushing back on persistent reports linking the former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder to Premier League roles while the Serie A side sit in the top five with only a handful of fixtures left.
Como push back on Chelsea and Arsenal interest in Cesc Fabregas
Como’s sporting director Carlalberto Ludi moved quickly to dampen speculation that Cesc Fabregas could be heading back to the Premier League, insisting the club are “calm” and aligned with the coach as they pursue historic European qualification. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder has turned heads in his second full season as a manager, and the noise around potential interest from top English clubs has grown as Como occupy a Champions League-chasing position late in the Serie A campaign.
Current standings and context
Como, newly promoted last season, finished 10th in 2024–25 and have since surged into the top five of Serie A. They sit three points outside the Champions League places with only a handful of fixtures left, making the run-in some of the most consequential in the club’s recent history. That rapid rise under Fabregas’s stewardship is the core reason his name is being linked with other jobs.
What the club are saying
Ludi: “We’re calm. We’re focused on these next few games. We’re incredibly aligned with Cesc but we can’t predict the future. However, I’m sure that we will continue this journey together.” President Mirwan Suwarso has been pragmatic, acknowledging there is always a possibility a coach will leave while emphasising he wants key staff to stay: “You want your employees to stay with you for as long as possible…but at the end of the day, we don’t own him.”
Why Fabregas is attracting Premier League attention
Fabregas’s quick transition from celebrated player to effective head coach has a clear logic. He’s produced immediate improvement at a club with limited resources, deployed tactical flexibility that suits Serie A’s demands, and raised Como’s profile through European ambition. Those credentials are attractive to clubs seeking a modern coach who can blend player management with tactical nuance.
Reputation and trajectory
A high-profile playing career helps open doors, but it is results and style that sustain interest. Como’s compact, progressive approach under Fabregas — and the team’s climb into contention for continental qualification — reads as evidence of managerial promise rather than mere celebrity appointment. That combination is why links to teams in the Premier League have persisted.
Why it matters for Como — and what could come next
Retaining Fabregas would be a major win for Como, preserving continuity as they attempt to lock in their best-ever finish and qualify for Europe. Losing him now would be disruptive but not surprising if a clear step up materialises; top clubs often act in the summer market, and timing usually hinges on how the domestic season resolves.
Likely scenarios
Como’s priority appears to be stability through the run-in. If Fabregas remains focused and Como secure European football, the club’s bargaining position strengthens. If interest intensifies, negotiations — and possibly counteroffers — would follow. For Fabregas, staying to deliver the club’s first European qualification would significantly enhance his managerial CV and negotiating power.
Bottom line
The noises linking Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea and Arsenal are unlikely to go away while Como remain a surprise top-flight force, but the club’s leadership is publicly committed to keeping him for now.
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The upcoming fixtures will determine more than just points; they will decide whether Como can keep their breakout coach or become a springboard for his next move.
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