Cesc Fàbregas has a special Como clause that could ease Barcelona return | OneFootball

The Spanish coach is under contract until 2028, but a clause would allow him to leave under special conditions if he receives a call from Barcelona, Arsenal, or Chelsea.

Cesc Fàbregas continues to take firm steps in his short managerial career and is already beginning to appear on the radar of some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

The coach from Arenys de Mar is currently in charge of Como, a team with which he has managed to rise quickly from the lower divisions to competing at the highest European level. However, his contract reportedly contains a particular clause that could ease a future departure.

A clause that protects Cesc

According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Fàbregas included a special-condition release clause in his contract with Como.

This provision is said to be linked to a possible approach from three very specific clubs: Barcelona, Arsenal, and Chelsea, the three institutions where the Spaniard spent a large part of his playing career.

If he were to receive an offer from any of these teams to take charge of their bench, Cesc could leave Como by paying a considerably lower penalty than he would have to face for a proposal from any other club.

His current contract with the Italian side runs until June 2028.

From Serie A to the Champions League

Fàbregas’ development as a coach has been especially rapid. After retiring as a player at Como during the 2023–24 season, he began his coaching path within the club’s structure.

He first managed the Under-19 side and later became part of the first team’s coaching staff as an assistant to Osian Roberts. In total, he was involved in 21 matches before obtaining his UEFA Pro license.

In June 2024, he officially took charge and managed to lead Como to Serie A. The following season brought another major leap: the team qualified for the Champions League.

That growth has placed the Spanish coach firmly in the European football spotlight.

Cesc has no intention of leaving Como

Despite the interest he attracted over the summer, Fàbregas chose to remain at the helm of the Italian project in order to experience competing in the Champions League.

At present, his intention is said to be to stay at Como and continue developing the project. The situation would only change if one of the three clubs with which he has a special bond decided to back him for a future project.

Among them is Barcelona, the club where Cesc was developed as a player before returning years later to the first team.

A future option for Barcelona?

At present, Hansi Flick remains in charge of Barcelona and is under contract until 2028, with an optional additional season. The German coach has established himself on the Blaugrana bench and recently said that he hopes to be present at the future Champions League final at Spotify Camp Nou, “whether as a coach or as a fan.”

For now, there is no decision regarding a change on the Blaugrana bench, but Fàbregas’ name has come up on several occasions as a possible option for the future.

His background at La Masia, his experience as a first-team player, and a football philosophy tied to positional play are some of the factors that explain why his name is being linked with the club.

Meanwhile, Cesc remains focused on Como, where his meteoric rise as a coach has already put him on the radar of some of the biggest projects in European football.

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