Laporta's dream to replace Flick

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Cesc Fàbregas, coach of Como at 39 years old, emerges as the top candidate in Barcelona's transfer market to succeed Hansi Flick in 2028 when the German's contract ends. The Blaugrana club has already made initial contact with the coach, as per reports from AS, with a representative close to Joan Laporta traveling to Italy to advance planning.

Cesc Fàbregas strengthens candidacy for Barcelona's bench

The Barcelona sports management has reportedly reached a consensus to place Cesc Fàbregas as the top choice for the future. The move is not intended for this transfer window but for 2028 when Flick's contract concludes, although the German coach has an optional additional season.

The contact with Fàbregas goes beyond mere internal evaluation. According to information from June, Barcelona has already communicated to the coach that the club will keep its doors open for 2028, while Alejandro Echevarría, a close associate of Laporta, visited Como as part of these discussions.

The long-term nature of the operation is also tied to contractual agreements. Fàbregas is under contract with Como until June 30, 2028, after taking up the role of head coach in July 2024.

Como under Fàbregas speeds up the candidacy

The results have provided Barcelona with reasons to stick to this roadmap. In the 2025/26 season, Como finished fourth in Serie A with 20 wins, 11 draws, and 7 defeats in the league, securing a spot in the Champions League.

The 2026/27 season began with notable achievements: Como gathered 7 points in their first three Serie A matches and then won 4-1 against RB Leipzig in their Champions League debut, with Fàbregas at the helm.

Como's president, Mirwan Suwarso, has drawn even stronger comparisons by likening the coach's impact to that of Johan Cruyff for Barcelona. This statement came after Fàbregas led the club to their first-ever participation in the elite European competition.

Furthermore, Fàbregas maintains a direct link to Barcelona due to his past as a player and his training at La Masia. In 2025, the Catalan club highlighted that the then Como coach returned to the Barça environment during the Trofeo Joan Gamper.

Joan Laporta readies Flick's successor

Barcelona's planning does not imply an early exit for Flick. The German extended his contract in May 2026 until June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for one more season.

Hence, the next step for Cesc Fàbregas involves completing his cycle at Como while Barcelona keeps the succession process open. The Italian contract ends in 2028, the same year earmarked in Barcelona's plans, making any definitive move dependent on the evolution of both projects over the next two seasons.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El sueño de Laporta para relevar a Flick