Como President Mirwan Suwarso admits qualifying for the Champions League ‘shocked even us,’ whereas he’s philosophical on and Nico Paz’s future.
The Lariani had been in Serie C when took management and rebuilt the membership, but inside two years of promotion from Serie B, they discover themselves fourth in Serie A and with a ticket to Europe’s greatest competitors.
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Como ascent shocked Suwarso
CREMONA, ITALY – MAY 24: gamers rejoice after getting a Champions League slot for subsequent season after the Serie A match between and Como 1907 at Stadio Giovanni Zini on Could 24, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Pictures)
“It’s been a really distinctive journey, as a result of we got here in with possibly a 5-10 yr plan, the aim to be in Europe was all the time the longer one, nevertheless it shocked even us that we achieved it sooner than scheduled,”
“Clearly, that’s due to so many individuals engaged on it collectively and attaining it collectively.”
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A key determine has naturally been coach Fabregas, who arrived as a participant after which went straight into administration, even when he didn’t but have his teaching badges.
He was so essential that he even helped design the coaching floor with the architects, but additionally got here with funding from himself and former teammates.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 21: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas seems to be on in the course of the Coppa Italia match between and Como 1907 at San Siro on April 21, 2026 in Milan, . (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“Having individuals like Cesc, and concerned, we’re speaking about three winners who introduced in a tradition of successful to our surroundings,” added Suwarso.
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“The factor that’s most recognised is our perception, we all know all the things is feasible, and there’s a contagious ambiance.”
A lot has been mentioned concerning the variety of large golf equipment desirous to poach Fabregas, however Como know they can’t preserve him towards his will.
“Solely he controls his future, none of us would ever know one’s personal future, so it’s as much as Cesc what he desires to do.”
COMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: of Como 1907 celebrates along with his team-mate Nico Paz after scoring their staff’s first aim in the course of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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A extra sophisticated state of affairs is round Nico Paz, who was bought from for €6m, however the Spaniards have an choice to deliver him again for as much as €11m.
So will the Argentine keep at Como this summer time or return to Madrid?
“Solely Actual Madrid can reply that, as a result of we personal the participant, however everyone is aware of Actual Madrid have a buy-back clause on him,” replied Suwarso.
“We all the time strive to have a look at life in a really constructive method, so possibly two years in the past we may by no means have a participant like Nico with us. As a consequence of Madrid’s generosity, to offer us a mortgage after which pay us, it’s deal.”