Cesc Fabregas Officially Announced As The Coach Of Serie A Newcomers, Como

Written By Onyeka Daniel

In what was an expected news, Serie A newcomers, Como have announced the appointment of Cesc Fabregas as their new head coach after getting his coaching badges: ‘I thank the ownership group for trusting me with this position.’

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He will sign a four-year contract with the newly-promoted Serie A side after leading them to promotion last season. The Spaniard was appointed by the club in November last year, even though he had yet to obtain his UEFA coaching license.

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Hence, he was joined by Osian Roberts a few weeks later, to avoid going against the regulations, and they were able to guide the club to promotion to topflight. Now the former Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder is officially entitled to take charge of a professional club alone, after earning his coaching badge.

“Como 1907 delighted to confirm that Cesc Fàbregas will become head coach of the men’s team on a four year contract,” the club said in an official statement. “The appointment comes after a successful campaign last season as interim and assistant coach culminating in the promotion back to Serie A.”

Despite Fabregas’s appointment, Roberts will remain at the club. “As planned Osian Roberts will now be fully focused on his role of Head of Development for Como 1907, tasked with creating a Como Culture within the organisation including coach education and player development plans,” the club announced.

“I am so happy to be starting this season as head coach and I thank the ownership group for trusting me with this position,” said Fabregas. “I share the ambitions of the group and believe this is just the start of where this club can go. It’s going to be a tough and important season but myself and the rest of the coaching staff are ready and we all believe.”

Mirwan Suwarso, official representative of the ownership group commented: “It’s an honour for us to officially appoint Cesc as head coach. The impact of his knowledge, experience and passion is already evident in the success of last season and the evolution of our playing style.

“We believe that this is just the start though and look forward to continuing working with Cesc this season and for many years to come. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Osh for the brilliant job he did last season as he steps into the role of player and coach development and a key architect for the future success of our club.”

Como will make their 2024-25 Serie A debut at the Allianz Stadium against Thiago Motta’s Juventus on August 19. In the transfer market, the club is already hard at work at ensuring that they don’t drop right back into the lower divisions. Apart from helping them gain promotion, he has also helped in attracting top players to the club.

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Como have since announced the signing of two former Liverpool players, defender, Alberto Moreno and goalkeeper, Pepe Reina. They’ve also managed to convince former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender, Raphael Varane to join the club and his signing will soon be announced.

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