Como president says Fabregas can leave for Barcelona at will

Cesc Fàbregas, the Coach of Como 1907, oversaw his side during the Serie A encounter between Frosinone Calcio and Como 1907 at Stadio Benito Stirpe on 20 September 2026 in Frosinone, ITALY. The match, part of the early season schedule, saw the newly appointed manager guiding his team on the touchline.

Why Como rely on Fabregas

Fabregas arrived at Como in 2022 as a player before taking over as first‑team Coach. He has helped build the club’s football foundation, a contribution Suwarso likens to Johan Cruyff’s impact on Barcelona. Under his guidance the side secured Champions League football for the first time in its history.

Clause talk and Suwarso's response

Rumours circulated that a special clause in Fabregas’s contract would allow him to depart for Barcelona if the Catalan giants called. President Mirwan Suwarso dismissed the notion, saying, “He’s doesn’t need a clause to get wherever he wants,” and added that no compensation would be required if Fabregas chose to leave.

Suwarso stressed the personal nature of the relationship, noting, “In a business like this, Cesc Fabregas is a friend more than anything else. He can go wherever he wants, whenever he wants.” The president said he would simply ask, “Is there something that you want to do?” before granting any move.

Fabregas has been tipped to become a future manager of Barcelona, and Suwarso confirmed that if the former midfielder decides it’s time to move on, the club will not stand in his way. “He’s a friend, and he can go wherever he wants,” the president reiterated.

Having secured a place in the Champions League, Como will meet Barcelona in the League Phase in January, marking the first encounter between the two clubs. The upcoming tie adds weight to the speculation surrounding Fabregas’s potential return to the Spanish side.

On 5 October 2026 Suwarso posted the comments on Sports Uncensored, attaching a Getty Images credit. The tweet underscored the club’s openness to any future decision Fabregas may make, while highlighting his pivotal role in Como’s recent rise.