Rumors between Cesc Fàbregas and Real Madrid

Cesc Fàbregas has become one of the most sought-after young coaches in European football, and his name is once again being linked with the transfer market of Real Madrid. According to 90Minutes Report, the coach of Como has rejected approaches from several major clubs because his main goal would be to manage the white team someday. A possibility that, while not confirmed in those terms, has some precedents that provide context to the rumor.

The first relates to Madrid's own interest. Journalist Jorge C. Picón reported in El Desmarque, in March 2026, that the white club was closely monitoring Fàbregas's progress. As he explained then, his work, communication, and understanding of football had caught the attention of the club's sports directors. Months later, on September 11, Picón again placed him among the coaches observed by Madrid, alongside Mikel Arteta.

Fàbregas has already rejected offers to stay at Como

The second piece that fits with the information from 90Minutes Report came in July. According to AS, the president of Como, Mirwan Suwarso, confirmed that the coach had received offers from three teams, including Napoli, and decided to reject them to continue leading the Italian project. The coach had a valid contract and opted to keep developing a team that had just achieved a historic qualification for the Champions League.

🚨BREAKING: Cesc Fabregas has rejected big clubs who have approached him and only has his eyes set on being the next Real Madrid manager. Fàbregas made it clear he intends to stay at Como until the right opportunity arrives, with hopes of eventually returning to the Bernabéu with Nico Paz.

— 90Minutes Report (@90MinutesHQ) November 7, 2026

This precedent supports an important part of the message now being circulated, although there is a fundamental difference: it was not made public that Fàbregas rejected those offers to wait for Real Madrid. The known decision was to continue at Como, without detailing a supposed personal commitment to the bench at Santiago Bernabéu.

The coach himself has also spoken about his future with caution. In an interview with Cadena COPE, reported by Mundo Deportivo on May 12, he explained that he was very comfortable in Italy and had not considered the possibility of coaching Real Madrid. He did not close that door, but he also did not express that it was his sole professional goal.

Nico Paz, another link between Fàbregas and Real Madrid

The information from 90Minutes Report adds one more element: the possibility that Fàbregas returns to the Bernabéu alongside Nico Paz. The Argentine midfielder has become an important piece for Como, and his future maintains a direct connection with Madrid, which has an option to regain him.

🚨💣 JUST IN: Real Madrid’s €80 MILLION buy-back clause for Nico Paz is ONLY valid for summer 2027. If it’s not exercised, Real Madrid will LOSE control over the player. @FabrizioRomano https://t.co/OBuq0G2vKk

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) November 5, 2026

Fàbregas has publicly defended that another year in Italy could favor the development of the player. However, he also acknowledged in May that both clubs had begun talking about his situation. In September, Nico himself explained that he had decided to continue at Como because he believed he would have more opportunities to progress there.

For now, Cesc Fàbregas and Real Madrid represent a possibility for the future, not a confirmed negotiation. The Madrid interest in the coach has journalistic precedents, and his decision to reject other offers is documented. What still remains to be proven is that the coach has made the white bench his priority destination.

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