Cesc Fàbregas embarks on his first job as head coach in the Italian Serie B

In northern Italy, Fàbregas succeeds Moreno Longo, who had been with Como since September 2022. For Fàbregas, this marks his first venture into coaching a senior team. It is unclear how long he will be at the helm of Como.

The appointment of the former star player is notable, as the results under Longo were not poor. Currently, the Italians are in sixth place in the country's second tier. The Indonesian owner of Como reportedly sees Fàbregas as the ideal coach to enhance the club's image in Europe. The former midfielder, who played for clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona, has been associated with Como since the summer of 2022. He concluded his career there after seventeen Serie B matches and is also a shareholder.

Following the end of his playing career, Fàbregas took on the role of coach for the youth team at Como. His promotion to the first team comes early, as Fàbregas does not yet possess the necessary qualifications to coach a Serie B club. For this reason, he will be assisted by someone with the required coaching license.