Candidate revealed ready to replace Arteta at Arsenal

Cesc Fabregas, a former Arsenal icon, has declared his desire to come back and lead his former team, targeting to take over from Mikel Arteta following his coaching stint at Como.

Ex-Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas is nurturing a major ambition in his coaching career, aiming to return as head coach of his former club. After two years managing Como in Italy, Fabregas is preparing for a comeback to North London, where his football journey began.

Fabregas, who spent eight years playing for Arsenal, guided Como to finish 10th in their first Serie B season. Although his coaching career in Italy is still in its early stages, Fabregas has impressed with his decisive leadership and strong desire to win.

While Arsenal continues to back current coach Mikel Arteta, who has led the Gunners to three consecutive second-place finishes, Fabregas remains determined to return to Emirates Stadium to eventually replace Arteta in the future.

According to The Sun, despite interest from big clubs like Bayer Leverkusen, Inter Milan, and Roma, Fabregas has chosen to stay at Como, where he feels he is developing better than ever. Como players openly admire Fabregas, considering him an excellent coach who helped the team achieve great success in their 2024 Serie A promotion campaign.

Although Fabregas does not yet hold a UEFA coaching license, he has played a key role in helping Como secure a high position in Serie B. While Osian Roberts is the official head coach, Fabregas has been the main figure leading the team in many important tactical decisions.

As for Arsenal, despite Fabregas’s high regard, the club continues to trust Arteta, who has had a strong transfer window, adding many new players and aiming to win more trophies after significant recent achievements.

Arsenal will face a tough challenge when they visit Liverpool this Sunday, a ground where they have not won in the Premier League since 2012. However, the Gunners’ recent form against the reigning champions is impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six encounters, with four draws and two wins.