Cesc Fàbregas leads Como 1907 to Champions League

Cesc Fàbregas guided Como 1907 to Serie A in 2024. Two years later, the club—part-owned by Fàbregas—secures its first Champions League qualification. Como 1907 finishes sixth in Serie A, securing the final Europa League spot. Fàbregas, a former Barcelona midfielder, played 23 league matches and scored three goals this season. The club’s ambitious project includes a reported €174 million squad investment. Key signings include defenders Davide Dalla Bona and Alessandro Martinelli. Como 1907’s rise follows Fàbregas’ appointment as player-coach in 2023. He transitioned from pitch to bench while retaining his playing role. The Champions League qualification marks a historic milestone for Como 1907. The club last competed in Europe in the 1970s. Fàbregas’ vision aligns with Como 1907’s long-term strategy. The club aims to establish itself in Italy’s top flight.