Fabregas contract includes release option for former clubs, says Di Marzio
Cesc Fabregas's deal at Como reportedly contains a release clause that would benefit Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona. Transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio said the coach has turned down opportunities with Inter, Roma and Bayer Leverkusen while waiting for an elite vacancy. Di Marzio also suggested Sassuolo's Alberto Aquilani could be a candidate if Fabregas eventually leaves.
Di Marzio, speaking to Greek outlet Betarades, expects Fabregas to eventually leave Como. The manager’s reported clause is said to cover Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona, so his future may depend on when one of those clubs changes coach.
Fabregas has already turned down Inter, Roma and Bayer Leverkusen, while Como previously worked to keep him. If he exits, Sassuolo’s Alberto Aquilani has been floated as a possible successor. Como could then face a difficult search for a coach with comparable presence, guidance, tactical approach and outlook.
The reported clause could shape managerial succession planning at several major clubs, affecting Como’s players, staff and supporters if Fabregas departs. Fans of Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona may view him as a future option, while other coaches and clubs could adjust their plans. For now, the story mainly fuels speculation rather than immediate change, with any real impact depending on vacancies and decisions at those clubs.