{"id":4571,"date":"2026-05-06T02:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T02:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4571"},"modified":"2026-05-06T02:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T02:09:34","slug":"cesc-fabregas-open-premier-league-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4571","title":{"rendered":"Cesc Fabregas open Premier League job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Cesc F\u00e0bregas has reiterated his long-held ambition to manage in English football\u2019s top flight \u2014 but has stressed he is in no hurry to make the jump from his current role in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>The 39-year-old Spaniard, who enjoyed a glittering playing career with Arsenal, FC Barcelona and <strong>CHELSEA<\/strong>is currently head coach of Como 1907, the Serie A club he has helped transform since taking charge. Under his stewardship, Como have risen up the Italian top flight and are pushing for European qualification, drawing widespread praise for their progress and F\u00e0bregas\u2019 tactical imprint.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to The Telegraph, F\u00e0bregas said that while he remains open to returning to the Premier League, timing and conditions will play a crucial role in any future move.<\/p>\n<p>And Despite the links, F\u00e0bregas stressed he would not take a job that did not align with his footballing philosophy. According to reports, he insists on significant control over footballing decisions \u2014 including transfers and tactical direction \u2014 a stance that could conflict with the current structure at Stamford Bridge under BlueCo ownership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Premier League is the best league in the world,\u201d Fabregas told the Daily Telegraph. \u201cI\u2019ve always been very, very clear about it. I felt it as a player, I feel it as a coach, as a fan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut (Jose) Mourinho told me one day when I was at Chelsea: \u2018I still have 30 years to work.\u2019 So I could be here (Como) for 10 years, and you can still go to the Premier League in 12, 15 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFootball is so unpredictable, it changes in one second. One day, you are the best. The day after, you are the worst. So let\u2019s enjoy the moment. I like to enjoy the moment. It\u2019s beautiful what we are living here. Let\u2019s see what the future holds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>F\u00e0bregas\u2019 broader managerial philosophy appears rooted in his experiences under coaches such as Ars\u00e8ne Wenger, Antonio Conte and Mourinho, combining tactical discipline with possession-based play. He has spoken in the past about the \u201clittle black book\u201d of ideas he used to compile throughout his playing career \u2014 a notebook he consulted early in his coaching career before becoming more confident in his own methods.<\/p>\n<p>Long-term observers see F\u00e0bregas as part of a new generation of young managers learning their trade across Europe, with some pundits suggesting that a future Premier League post \u2014 whether with <strong>CHELSEA<\/strong>Arsenal or another club \u2014 could be viable once he has more experience under his belt.<\/p>\n<p>For now, however, F\u00e0bregas insists his focus remains on Como\u2019s rise, with European football on the horizon and a clear blueprint for success at the Italian club<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MORE BIG CHELSEA NEWS AND GOSSIP<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Latest: <strong>Chelsea holding talks about hiring impressing 37-year old Boss!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Top Read: Top Premier League boss favourite to take over at Chelsea after Blues board hold discussions!<\/p>\n<p>Most Read: <<strong>a href=\u201dhttps:\/\/icfootballnews.com\/chelsea-favourites-sign-22-goal-star-chelsea-fans-excitement-builds-with-reports-chelsea-fans-send-direct-message-board-over-next-boss\/\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d>Chelsea favourites sign 22-goal star \u2013 Chelsea fans excitement builds with reports \u2013 Chelsea fans send direct message Board over next boss<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>LOVE CHELSEA? 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