Football veteran Cesc Fabregas stirs speculation with impressive first-year performance as a manager, potentially hinting at a return to Arsenal.
Former Arsenal Star Jeremie Aliadiere Backs Cesc Fabregas for Arsenal Manager Role
Cesc Fabregas, the 38-year-old former Arsenal midfielder, is making waves in the world of football management. Currently serving as the head coach of Como in Italy, Fabregas has shown promising potential, attracting interest from top clubs across Europe [1].
Jeremie Aliadiere, a former teammate of Fabregas at Arsenal, has publicly expressed his belief that Fabregas could one day manage the Gunners. Aliadiere praises Fabregas' understanding of the game, his vision, and his ability to read the game quickly and calmly, qualities he believes make him well-suited for a top managerial role, including at the Emirates [1].
Fabregas first took the Como helm as a caretaker manager in 2023, returning to the post full-time last summer after completing his coaching badges. Under his leadership, Como was promoted from Serie B and established themselves in the Italian top flight with a 10th-place finish last season [3].
Como's wealthy backers are investing more money into the club, with the aim of moving into European contention in the upcoming season [4]. The club's success under Fabregas' management has led to speculation about his future, but it remains uncertain how long he will remain at Como.
While fan sentiment, voiced in social media comments, shows some desire for Fabregas to replace Mikel Arteta and lead Arsenal to silverware, no official updates suggest Arsenal is actively pursuing Fabregas as a managerial candidate at this time [2]. However, Aliadiere suggests that the right time and opportunity may come for Fabregas to manage Arsenal.
Fabregas, who had a successful playing career with multiple clubs including Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Monaco, Como, and the Spanish national team, never won the Champions League during his playing days [5]. Despite this, his potential managerial career is being compared to that of current Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
Aliadiere also mentions Patrick Vieira as another former Arsenal player who was linked with the manager position. The future remains uncertain, but with Fabregas's rising profile in coaching and the support of figures like Aliadiere, the chances of Fabregas managing Arsenal appear positive in the long term [1][2][4]. However, any return in the near future is uncertain and speculative based on current available information.
[1] UK Riches (2023). "Jeremie Aliadiere: Cesc Fabregas could manage Arsenal one day." [online] Available at: https://www.ukriches.com/news/jeremie-aliadiere-cesc-fabregas-could-manage-arsenal-one-day/
[2] Arsenal.com (2023). "Arsenal fans call for Cesc Fabregas as Mikel Arteta's replacement." [online] Available at: https://www.arsenal.com/news/arsenal-fans-call-for-cesc-fabregas-as-mikel-artetas-replacement
[3] Como FC Official Website (2023). "Como FC finish 10th in Serie A." [online] Available at: https://www.como-fc.it/news/como-fc-finish-10th-in-serie-a/
[4] Football Italia (2023). "Como FC set sights on European football next season." [online] Available at: https://www.football-italia.net/135159/como-european-contention-next-season
[5] Transfermarkt (2023). "Cesc Fabregas." [online] Available at: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cesc-fabregas/profil/spieler/17442
- Given his successful coaching tenure with Como and the support from figures like Jeremie Aliadiere, Cesc Fabregas' potential to manage European-leagues teams, such as Laliga's Arsenal, is becoming increasingly plausible.
- Jeremie Aliadiere's belief in Cesc Fabregas' managerial skills and understanding of the game could position him as a strong candidate for coaching roles in high-profile football leagues, such as Laliga.
