Cesc Fàbregas has kept a door open for a future return to FC Barcelona as a manager. His contract with Como, where he is an owner and head coach, includes a specific exit clause for the Catalan club, Arsenal and Chelsea. Italian journalist Luca Di Marzio confirmed that "the Como coach, with a contract until 2028, has a special exit clause in case he is called by the blaugrana club, Arsenal or Chelsea".
Fàbregas, 39, retired as a player for the Italian club in the 2023-24 season and took over as head coach after working as an assistant to Osian Roberts. In June 2024, now with his UEFA Pro license, he achieved promotion to Serie A and qualification for the Champions League. His deal runs until June 2028, but the special clause would allow him to leave the project if one of the three giants from his past comes calling.
Hansi Flick's current situation
Meanwhile, the Barcelona bench remains occupied by Hansi Flick. The German renewed his contract until 2028 with an option for an additional year and has made his commitment to the project clear. Flick recently stated that "I will be at the Champions League final that will be played at the Spotify Camp Nou either as a coach or as a fan".
His work is bearing immediate fruit, with the team leading La Liga with 21 points after seven matchdays, five clear of Atlético Madrid. The winning streak is perfect, with five consecutive victories, the latest a 1-3 win against Sevilla. The team has scored 12 goals in the last 270 minutes of play.
The next challenge is Getafe at home on October 10th, a match for which the team arrives in a moment of great confidence. Fàbregas, for his part, has stated he has no intention of leaving Como unless one of the three mentioned clubs shows formal interest in his services. The senior squad, led in goals by Raphinha with 12, prepares for the next commitment with stability on the bench assured. Check all the team data on the stats table.
First reported at Mundo Deportivo
