CESC FABREGAS has led Serie A minnows Como to European qualification for the first time in the club’s history.
The Italian outfit defeated Hellas Verona away at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi with a score of 1-0 to cap off an illustrious achievement.
Cesc Fabregas led Como to European qualification for the first time in the club’s history Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Arsenal legend Fabregas has been linked with a return to Chelsea as manager Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Tasos Douvikas broke the deadlock after picking up an assist by Marc-Oliver Kempf on 71 minutes.
And Douvikas’ goal has officially sealed his team’s place in Europe for next season.
are now fifth in the Serie A table, a position that leads to Europa League qualification.
But ‘ men could have one more shocker left before the end of their stunning campaign.
Como are only two points away from fourth-placed AC Milan, who have a game in hand, and should they overtake the Rossoneri then they will be in line for a sensational qualification.
However, the club could also finish sixth with Roma only one point behind, which means they may also play in next season’s .
Fabregas, 39, has done an incredible job as Como manager as well as minority owner after joining the club as a player in 2022 before his retirement a year later.
The icon led them to 18 wins and only seven losses across 36 league matches this season.
The former midfielder also took them all the way to the Coppa Italia semi-finals where they almost eliminated this season’s Serie A champions .
Unsurprisingly, the legend has been linked with a stunning return to Stamford Bridge to following a disastrous campaign.
And Como chiefs are if he decides to reunite with the Blues.
But the former Barcelona star amid his club’s historic campaign.
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