Following Enzo Maresca’s departure, Chelsea are considering Como manager Cesc Fabregas as a potential successor as the former midfielder looks to fulfill his ambition of coaching a top-flight English club.
Chelsea are exploring potential successors for Enzo Maresca, who was dismissed this week following a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth and reported tensions with club leadership.
Among the frontrunners is former Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas, currently managing Serie A side Como.
Despite early links to Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior due to shared club ownership, Fabregas has gained traction following his impressive coaching start in Italy and his deep familiarity with the West London club.
The appointment would represent a full-circle moment for Fabregas, who admitted he once “disliked Chelsea very much” during his time at Arsenal.
However, his successful playing stint at Stamford Bridge changed his outlook, and he has been vocal about his desire to return to England.
He previously stated, “100 per cent my ambition one day is to coach a top club in the Premier League,” noting that the league remains a special place for him.
While Fabregas is currently focused on his project at Como, he has made it clear he intends to be a “main coach” rather than an assistant.
His rapid tactical evolution in Serie A has caught the attention of Chelsea’s board, who are searching for stability after a series of short-lived tenures.
If appointed, Fabregas would become the latest in a line of former players to lead the club during the Clearlake Capital era.