Cesc Fabregas reveals ambitions to manage in the Premier League after taking up coaching role with Como in Italy

Senior reporter Tim Thornton chats with former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas about his new venture at Serie B club Como 1907 in an exclusive interview; Fabregas: «Since I've started coaching, from day one, the fire is back»

By Tim Thornton

Tuesday 29 August 2023 09:05, UK

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Cesc Fabregas won almost everything as a player. Now he's embarking on a coaching career in Italy at Como. He spent his final season as a professional footballer with the second-tier Italian side, and that's where this new phase of his career has already begun.

Sky Sports senior reporter Tim Thornton spent a few days in Como, and saw first-hand how much Fabregas is enjoying this fresh challenge, in one of the most picturesque settings in world football.

Fabregas has also had his say on Arsenal and Chelsea's recruitment this summer, and Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid.

His new path is coaching the 'B' and Primavera teams of Como 1907, a project he is passionate about having signed for the club as a player just over a year ago.

He announced his retirement from playing at the start of July and is delighted he has found a new focus so quickly.

«It all comes natural to me,» he said. «When I speak to the boys, it comes from the inside. You want to do well, you want to give your all, you want to win, and you want to do it with passion.»

Fabregas says coaching has reignited a fire inside him, and he's determined to grab this opportunity at Como with both hands.

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«The biggest thing that I'm so happy about is that in the last couple of seasons because of injuries I was