Legend in the hot seat! Arsenal, Barcelona & Chelsea icon Cesc Fabregas named head coach of Serie B's Como

The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea star has been appointed as the interim manager of Serie B club Como after they parted ways with Moreno Longo on Monday. Fabregas, who was managing the club's B and youth teams, has been promoted as the interim head coach until the club finds a suitable replacement for Longo.

The former Spanish international announced his retirement from football in the summer. He last plied his trade with Como in the 2022/23 season where he played a crucial role in the club finishing 13th in Serie B. Upon retirement, the 36-year-old took up coaching duties at the Italian side.

The club confirmed Fabregas' appointment via an official statement on Monday, which read, "The paths separated between Como 1907 and Moreno Longo. The search for a new coach begins immediately, with Cesc Fàbregas and the coaching staff taking on the duties on an interim basis. After several months of strategic planning, the Como 1907 board decided that dynamic change was in the club's best interest. Longo joined Como in September 2022 and helped the team avoid relegation, finishing in 13th place last season. Cesc Fàbregas, who currently coaches the Primavera del Como 1907, will have his first training session on Wednesday morning."

The Spaniard's first game in charge of I Lariani will be against FeralpiSalo on November 25 in Serie B.