reveals how he instructed Como they might make it into the Champions League and why he’s in no hurry to go away. ‘It’s like going to soccer college every single day.’
The coach had already made historical past when taking this tiny membership to Europe after incomes promotion from Serie B two years in the past, however he went one step additional due to the overall collapse of at San Siro.
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As they , relegating their opponents, information got here by that Como have been within the Champions League for the primary time of their historical past.
Fabregas so pleased with Como historical past
CREMONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Cesc Fabregas coach of reacts throughout the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Como 1907 at Stadio Giovanni Zini on Might 24, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Pictures)
“In my entire life, even after I make substitutions, I’ve simply had emotions about issues, and I had the sensation the day earlier than we performed that with two victories, we’d be within the Champions League,”
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“I confirmed the gamers a video of a bicycle owner who was in sixth place, however he began pushing on the pedals within the closing dash and he received the race. That’s what we did on this season.
“We had some setbacks, two defeats and the draw with , so we knew that we would have liked a run of wins, however the sensation was at all times that we have been within the race.”
Regardless of needing the opposite outcomes to safe their qualification, Fabregas on the touchline by no means as soon as requested to know what was taking place at San Siro and the Stadio Bentegodi.
CREMONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Coaches Marco Giampaolo of US Cremonese and Cesc Fabregas of Como 1907 pose earlier than the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Como 1907 at Stadio Giovanni Zini on Might 24, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Pictures)
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He has received a lot in his profession as a participant, however how does this rank in his highlights?
“Proper up there, due to the way in which we did it. This can be a squad full of youngsters, we’ve bought 15 gamers who’re all below 23, so it’s masterpiece from the entire staff. They listened, at all times wished to do extra, raised the bar on the proper time.
“I can solely tip my hat to those gamers, as a result of we coaches attempt to push them on, give choices, inform them the place the house is, however they’re those who do it on the pitch. I’m so glad for the individuals of Como, they deserve this pleasure.”
When Fabregas arrived at Como, they have been nonetheless in Serie B, however he helped type the membership from the bottom up, designing the coaching camp.
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“I at all times say that I needed to make many selections right here, as a result of I used to be virtually given the keys to the soccer facet of issues, and there was virtually nothing once we began.
“I used to be speaking to 2 physios right now who have been with us 4 years in the past after I got here to play, we didn’t have a coaching floor, so we’d do therapeutic massage on tables within the again room of a bar! Now, we’re within the Champions League.
“It’s my second 12 months and a half as a coach, so due to the employees for the way in which they push and encourage me, perceive me. I realise I’m robust to cope with at instances, however that is my life, at all times making an attempt to do extra.
“I’ve grown a lot on this expertise. It has been like going to a soccer college every single day, as a result of I needed to make so many selections. The day I do depart right here, I’ll turn out to be only a coach.”
CREMONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Como 1907 gamers have fun after getting a Champions League slot for subsequent season after the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Como 1907 at Stadio Giovanni Zini on Might 24, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Pictures)
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Fabregas has been linked with so many massive golf equipment over the past 12 months, however he has much more motive to remain at Como now that they’ve booked their spot in probably the most prestigious competitors in membership soccer.
The identical may additionally go for , despite the fact that will resolve his future due to a buy-back clause.
“I’m very glad right here, so it’s true that timing is vital, however I’m very proud of what we’re doing right here,” assured the Spaniard.
“We at all times need extra, don’t we? Life is lengthy, I simply turned 39 a few weeks in the past, as Jose Mourinho mentioned, there’s a protracted technique to go till I attain 80, that’s 40 years of labor.
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“You mustn’t be in a rush in your work, you’ve bought to have endurance and continue to learn. When sooner or later you’re feeling prepared, you would possibly make the step up.
“In any case, Como have made the step up, as a result of they’re within the Champions League,” concluded Fabregas.