Cesc Fabregas has dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Chelsea managerial role, insisting his focus remains on Como for the remainder of the season. The 38-year-old former Blues midfielder, who played for Chelsea between 2014 and 2019, emerged as a potential candidate following Liam Rosenior's sacking earlier this week.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference ahead of Como's game against Genoa, Fabregas said: 'I would be crazy to think of anything else rather than these next five games and getting my team into Europe for the first time in history. My focus is on the next game against Genoa.' He added that he has not heard any comments from his president regarding a potential move.
However, Como president Mirwan Suwarso later confirmed he would not stand in Fabregas's way if the Spaniard chooses to return to Stamford Bridge. Suwarso told City AM: 'If that makes him happy, that’s him. 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 and he's free to go to Chelsea if he wishes.'
Fabregas, who also played for Arsenal and Barcelona, holds a minority stake in Como after joining the club in 2022. He transitioned into management the following year, initially as interim coach before signing a permanent deal. In his first full season, he led Como to a 10th-place finish in Serie A, and the club is now fighting for Champions League qualification.
Meanwhile, Chelsea currently sit eighth in the Premier League, 10 points off the top five with four games remaining. Calum McFarlane has been appointed interim manager until the end of the season as the Blues aim for European football and FA Cup success. They face Leeds United in the semi-finals on Sunday.
