Cesc Fabregas Takes Helm at Como as Head Coach

Former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been appointed head coach of Serie A newcomer Como. Fabregas, who played a key role in the club's promotion last season as assistant, signed a four-year contract. His former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry is a minority shareholder in the club.

Serie A newcomer Como has appointed former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas as its new head coach. Fabregas' promotion comes after he played a pivotal role in aiding the team's ascent to Serie A last season as an assistant.

Fabregas inked a four-year contract, marking his ascent from an interim manager and assistant role, a position he took over from former Wales manager Osian Roberts. 'I am so happy to be starting this season as head coach and I thank the ownership group for trusting me with this position,' said Fabregas in a club statement. 'I share the ambitions of the group and believe this is just the start of where this club can go.'

The appointment follows a tumultuous week for the club, which faced accusations of racism during a preseason match against Wolverhampton. Despite these challenges, the club's ownership is optimistic about Fabregas' leadership. 'The impact of his knowledge, experience, and passion is already evident,' said Mirwan Suwarso, a representative of the ownership group.