Como refuse to chase Kean as Serie A debut looms ahead of Udinese

Cesc Fabregas, the head coach of Como, has stayed coy on rumours of a late striker signing – including Moise Kean – as the club prepares to open its Serie A campaign away at Udinese, insisting that speculation will not distract the team ahead of the match with quotes via Tuttomercatoweb.

Why Como resist striker speculation

Como’s coach framed the season as a fresh start for a club stepping into unfamiliar Serie A territory. He said, “It’s been a nice progression, but in the end survival is survival. This year we start from zero. Zero games, zero points. This is a very special season, we’re playing in three competitions, something we’ve never done before.” The club will be playing matches every three days, with the Champions League a bonus but Serie A and the Coppa Italia deemed very important.

Fabregas acknowledged the market is open despite the season already starting, stating, “Do I like the market being open with the season already started? No, but nobody likes that.” He added that a strong central defender, Chalobah, has already been brought in, highlighting the complexity of adding more names. Fabregas noted he knows all the centre‑backs from the last two years, underscoring that signing a striker is not simple.

On the forward line, Fabregas confirmed that Nico Paz remains a doubt after experiencing muscular fatigue in pre‑season, but he could still feature against Udinese. He also praised Mattia Liberali, who chose a move to Como over a return to Milan, calling him an exceptional lad after his performances against Arsenal and Liverpool.

By refusing to comment on Kean, Fabregas signals that Como will not let transfer speculation affect their immediate survival battle. For the Italian striker, the continued rumours mean interest remains high but no concrete offer has been confirmed. Both sides therefore stay focused on the upcoming Udinese clash, with the club prioritising defensive solidity and youth integration.