Report – Como Manager's Demands To Replace Simone Inzaghi At Inter Milan Leaked
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas is the likeliest candidate to fill Simone Inzaghi's shoes at Inter Milan next season.
Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 38-year-old has certain demands before accelerating talks to join the Nerazzurri.
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Simone Inzaghi will decide whether to stay at San Siro in the coming hours.
Indeed, he's about to meet the club hierarchy in a crunch meeting amid Al-Hilal's effort to take him to Saudi Arabia.
All possibilities are on the card and Inter cannot afford to take anything for granted.
Therefore, the search for Inzaghi's heir has begun.
Cesc Fabregas Outlines His Demands to Replace Simone Inzaghi at Inter Milan
COMO, ITALY – APRIL 27: Francesc Soler Fabregas head coach of Como 1907 celebrates the victory at the end of the Serie A match between Como and Genoa at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on April 27, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Pier)
Cesc Fabregas headlines the list.
Fresh off an impressive first season in senior management, the ex-Arsenal midfielder is ready to take his career to the next step.
However, Inter may need to fulfill several requests to lure him to Giuseppe Meazza.
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Indeed, Fabregas has already turned down advances from Bayer Leverkusen and Roma.
Though he'd be inclined to join Inter, the Nerazzurri must meet certain criteria.
Working with up-and-coming talents has been one of Fabregas' trademarks since transitioning into coaching.
Inter's aging squad doesn't fit the bill, meaning the club would likely have to change the course.
Then, he wants to have his say in the club's transfer dealings, as has been the case at Como.
Finally, he may bring a formational change, altering Inzaghi's hallmark 3-5-2 to a 4-2-3-1.
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