Ex Arsenal & Chelsea Star Fabregas At His Next Big Crossroads – Will He Take The Leap Of Faith At Inter Milan?
Ex Arsenal & Chelsea Star Fabregas At His Next Big Crossroads – Will He Take The Leap Of Faith At Inter Milan?
Cesc Fabregas is at his next big crossroads, and will have to decide whether to take the leap of faith to join Inter Milan.
This is highlighted in today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
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Cesc Fabregas has only just finished his first season coaching in Serie A.
It was a season with some ups and downs for the Spaniard's young Como side. They were far from without flaws or naivety as they found their feet in the top flight.
However, on balance, there is little doubt that Fabregas and Como overachieved significantly for a newly-promoted team.
Cesc Fabregas At His Next Big Crossroads – Will He Take The Leap Of Faith At Inter?
VERONA, ITALY – MAY 18: Cesc Fabregas, Como manager, looks on before kick off at the Serie A match between Verona and Como at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 18, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by)
Fabregas has certainly reaped the benefits of taking the risk of joining Como. First as a player, and then as their talismanic young coach.
And as the Gazzetta note, Cesc Fabregas has always been a precocious overachiever. Ever since he became a key player for Arsenal at the age of sixteen.
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Now, the 38-year-old will need to decide whether the right next step would be to take over at one of Italy's biggest and most historic clubs.
Inter will certainly offer Fabregas an enticing project. And the chance to shine on the very biggest stage.
However, on the other hand, the risks would be obvious. If Fabregas leaves Como after just one season, he could struggle to adjust, and seriously derail what has been extremely positive momentum so far.
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