Cesc Fàbregas’s Future at Como: Balancing Success with Potential Departures

Como 1907, currently enjoying a strong season in Serie A, faces the prospect of potentially losing head coach Cesc Fàbregas to a larger club. Despite his importance to the team’s success, the club’s president, Mirwan Suwarso, acknowledges the likelihood of bigger clubs pursuing the former Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder.

Como’s Remarkable Rise

Como’s recent success is particularly noteworthy, having secured promotion to Serie A just last season after a 21-year absence. Fàbregas initially served as an assistant coach, lacking a UEFA Pro coaching license, before taking the helm as head coach and guiding the team to a 10th-place finish in the 2024-2025 season. Currently, Como sits in fourth place in the Serie A standings with 51 points after 28 matches as of February 2026.

Attracting Attention from Top Clubs

Fàbregas’s performance has attracted interest from several prominent clubs. Last season, he was linked to coaching positions at AC Milan, Inter Milan, and AS Roma. More recently, his name surfaced as a candidate following Enzo Maresca’s dismissal from Chelsea [1].

Ownership and Succession Planning

Como is owned by the Djarum Group of Indonesia, a conglomerate run by billionaire brothers Robert and Michael Hartono [1]. Suwarso recognizes Fàbregas’s ambition and acknowledges that the coach may eventually seek opportunities at larger clubs. He also notes that Fàbregas is a minority shareholder in the club.

“Fabregas is really very important for us, but we would be fools if we didn’t think that one day he could travel to Arsenal, Barcelona or Chelsea,” Suwarso stated [2].

Preparing for the Future

Suwarso emphasizes the importance of succession planning, stating that discussions are ongoing to identify potential replacements for Fàbregas. He hopes that Fàbregas will play a key role in selecting his successor, leveraging his position on the Board of Football to help appoint the next coach [2].

“We always talk about succession, not just for Cesc but also for myself and everyone who works for us,” Suwarso explained [2].

Key Takeaways

• Como 1907 is enjoying a successful season in Serie A under the leadership of Cesc Fàbregas.
• Fàbregas’s performance has attracted interest from larger clubs, including Chelsea, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and AS Roma.
• The club’s ownership, the Hartono brothers through the Djarum Group, is actively planning for a potential future without Fàbregas.
• Suwarso hopes Fàbregas will be involved in selecting his replacement, ensuring a smooth transition.