Cesc Fabregas signs four-year deal to become Como head coach as Serie A new boys prepare to announce 'next top signing'

Fabregas served as Como's temporary head coach for a portion of the 2023–24 season before assisting Osian Roberts for the remainder of the campaign. The former Barcelona midfielder has now signed a four-year deal with the club that finished second in Serie B last season and gained direct promotion to the top tier of Italian football, with Roberts now heading back into his role of Head of Development.

Speaking to club media, the Spaniard said: "I am so happy to be starting this season as head coach and I thank the ownership group for trusting me with this position. I share the ambitions of the group and believe this is just the start of where this club can go.

"It's going to be a tough and important season but myself and the rest of the coaching staff are ready and we all believe."

Como are ready to make big moves this summer in preparation of their season in Serie A as they will look to survive relegation first and foremost. As per Fabrizio Romano, I Lariani are set to sign former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.

Como are set to play their first pre-season game of the season on Saturday, July 20 when they take on Las Palmas and Fabregas will hope to set his team up for glory right away.