Fabregas: Premier League Return is 'Of Course' Coming, But Como Project Comes First

Cesc Fabregas isn't shutting the door on a Premier League managerial move, but he's made it clear that Como's "beautiful" project takes priority for now.

The Spanish tactician, currently steering Como to fifth place in Serie A with Champions League qualification still within reach, has been mentioned among the candidates to replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea. The Blues axed the former Hull City boss in April and have installed Calum McFarlane as interim manager, who's enjoyed a winning start after beating Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Fabregas acknowledged what most football minds already know: the Premier League remains the world's finest competition. But he's taking the long view on his coaching career. Recalling a conversation with José Mourinho from his playing days at Chelsea, Fabregas suggested he could be at Como for a decade and still have time for a Premier League gig further down the line. "Football is so unpredictable, it changes in one second," he reflected. "One day, you are the best. The day after, you are the worst. So let's enjoy the moment. It's beautiful what we are living here. Let's see what the future holds."

The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder stressed that financial necessity doesn't drive his coaching ambitions. With a comfortable life secured from two decades as a player at elite clubs, Fabregas does the job purely for the love of it. "I don't have the necessity to do it," he explained. "I do it because of the passion and because I want to do it my way."

That "way" is non-negotiable. Fabregas won't compromise his philosophy to suit a squad or placate critics. He's dismissive of the long-ball approach, insisting that any manager must genuinely believe in their methods to transmit that conviction to players. "If you want to play long ball, second ball, I'm sorry I'm not your guy, because I don't feel it," he stated plainly. "So I will not be able to transmit the fire."

His coaching methodology draws heavily from a personal archive he's maintained since his early twenties. The notebook, started during his Arsenal days before his move to Barcelona, has evolved throughout his career as a repository of managerial wisdom. Arsène Wenger and Antonio Conte occupy the biggest chapters—Wenger because everything was fresh and new, Conte because his methods proved revelatory. Though Fabregas still dips into his little black book occasionally when facing unfamiliar situations, his growing confidence means he relies on it less frequently these days. "Now, I've dealt with a lot of situations that I feel more comfortable with," he said.

With Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola among other names circulating for the Chelsea vacancy, Fabregas appears content to let events unfold naturally—whenever that might be.