Como: Messi on Lake Como? Dreaming big by the lake | OneFootball

The wife in the stands, the children wearing the Como jersey, Fabregas opening the door, and President Suwarso not entirely denying it: the hypothesis of Messi by the lakeside stops seeming impossible. Also because Como, today, is no longer just any club.

Como, Messi on the lake? Between suggestion and ambition, the dream takes shape

Como, summer 2025. The idea may seem crazy, almost a summer provocation, but every day adds a piece to what could become one of the most sensational deals in recent Italian football history: Lionel Messi at Como. A suggestion fueled by details, clues, and statements that hint at a possibility. Remote, yes. But no longer unrealistic.

Suwarso’s words: “Messi? It would be fun” The latest signal came from the club president, Dennis Wise Suwarso, the Indonesian tycoon at the helm of an ownership that has radically transformed Como over the past two years. Interviewed by La Provincia di Como, Suwarso responded with a remark full of implications:

“Messi with us? It would be fun.” A smile, but also a note of caution: “But we’re not working on it,” he clarified.

Yet, the door wasn’t closed. On the contrary, it remained ajar. And in a context like Como’s, where everything has changed quickly — infrastructure, budget, ambitions — even dreams can take on concrete outlines.

Fabregas: “Never say never. We’re very good friends” Adding weight to the president’s words was Cesc Fabregas, current Como coach and above all a great friend of Messi’s from their Barcelona days.

“Never say never… we’re very good friends, he’s been to my house on vacation, our families know each other well,” said the former Blaugrana playmaker in a press conference.

Few words, but enough to fuel a narrative that is becoming more and more compelling. And that has already won over the fans, dreaming at the mere idea of seeing the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner at the Sinigallia.

The clues: the Messi family in the stands, Como jerseys for the kids In recent days, Antonela Roccuzzo, Messi’s wife, was spotted in the stands at Como’s stadium during a summer friendly. Meanwhile, the Flea’s children were photographed wearing the white and blue jersey, playing a match with friends.

For a family that has long expressed love for Lake Como — where Messi has spent more than one vacation — it’s not just about tourism. It’s a signal. And in football, where the lines between marketing, sport, and lifestyle are increasingly blurred, even these images carry weight.

Como and its new dimension: a club that can afford to dream What makes it all less surreal is the evolution of Como 1907 itself. The lakeside club is no longer an outsider. The Indonesian ownership has invested over 100 million euros in the project, including stadium renovation, transfers, and facilities. With former Arsenal and Barcelona player Fabregas on the bench, and a management team looking to international models, Como is now one of the most dynamic and ambitious realities in Italian football.

And with a project aiming high — even beyond Serie A — the name Messi, however utopian, no longer sounds ridiculous. As Saudi football has shown, today the limits are not technical, but economic and motivational. And Como, in terms of structure and vision, seems at least ready to try.

Between reality and suggestion: time will tell At the moment, there is no formal negotiation. No official contact, no offer. But the message is clear: if Messi decides to end his adventure in the United States and wants to have one last football experience in Europe, Como is ready to offer him a privileged, familiar, and ambitious environment.

For now, it’s just a dream. But in modern football, the biggest dreams start just like this. And by the lakeside, now more than ever, there are those who have decided to dream for real.

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