Cesc Fabregas admits Premier League managerial ambition amid Chelsea links
Como manager Cesc Fabregas has admitted he will return to the Premier League in the future, amid speculation linking him to the vacant managerial role at former club Chelsea.
The Stamford Bridge hierarchy are currently searching for a permanent successor to Liam Rosenior, who was dismissed after just three months in charge.
Calum McFarlane has taken interim control of the London side until the end of the current campaign.
This temporary appointment provides the club ample time to assess a shortlist that reportedly includes Xabi Alonso, Andoni Iraola, and Marco Silva.
Como open the door
Speculation surrounding the former Arsenal captain intensified after Como president Mirwan Suwarso stated he would be free to depart the Italian outfit if he wished.
The 39-year-old has now directly addressed the rumours, confirming his desire to eventually manage in England’s top flight.
“The Premier League is the best league in the world.”
The Spanish World Cup winner added that he has always been clear about his affection for the division, having experienced it intimately as a player, coach, and fan.
Enjoying life in Serie A
Despite the clear allure of a return to London, the former midfielder is currently enjoying significant success in Italy.
His Como side sit fifth in the Serie A standings, having secured promotion to the top tier under his guidance earlier this year.
Recalling advice from his former manager Jose Mourinho, the two-time European Championship winner noted that a coaching career is a long-term endeavour.
“Mourinho told me one day when I was at Chelsea, ‘I still have 30 years to work’. So I could be here for 10 years, and you can still go to the Premier League in 12, 15 years.”
A crucial factor in any potential move could be the immense level of autonomy the manager currently enjoys on the continent.
He takes all footballing decisions at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, working closely with data and scouting departments to sign players he is entirely convinced by.
In stark contrast, the current setup at his former employers features multiple sporting directors, an environment that would represent a significant shift in operational control.