According to Sport, Fàbregas stated in an interview that his recruitment criterion is to seek ambitious young players who aspire to play for Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Fàbregas is undoubtedly one of the most closely watched managers in European football. Como continues to impress in Italy, having made their Champions League debut with a stunning 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig. Fàbregas, from Arenys de Mar, has progressed rapidly in his managerial career and has recently been the subject of discussion due to a release clause linked to Barcelona, Arsenal, and Chelsea. According to Sky Sports, this clause was included in his latest contract extension with the Italian club.

This weekend, Fàbregas was one of the central figures at the "Trento Sports Festival 2026," organized by La Gazzetta dello Sport. His comments clearly indicated that, for now at least, he is fully focused on his project at Como and has no intention of changing clubs. When asked about the prospects of the young players he has developed within the Lombard side, the Catalan manager stated that examples like Da Cunha and Nico Paz represent for him "a greater victory than any individual trophy."

"I am a thoughtful person, which means I analyze many things carefully. I know that the best managers, at the end of their careers, will be remembered for the number of trophies they have won. That's fair. However, for example, Da Cunha, for me as a manager, is more of a victory than winning an individual trophy. I know that many players came to Como because of me, and I say this not out of arrogance. They trust me. Nico Paz, everyone sees it now, he has already played for the Argentina national team, but two years ago when he came here, he was still with Real Madrid Castilla, and his father trusted me completely. Valle, Perrone, Da Cunha, and many others—I can say the same about them. When I see them, I feel I owe it to them, because they trusted me, and I must give them all my energy. I value my position," he said.

Fàbregas's contract expires on June 30, 2028, and although no one asked him about his future, his words indicated that he had no intention of changing clubs for now. "We are building our own academy, and this system has only started to establish a proper structure over the last two years. It takes time to develop players who fit our identity," he said, referring to the low number of Italian players in Como's squad. "We now have 3 U16 Italian players, 3 U17 players, 3 U18 players, and so on. We hope to develop them over time."

Fàbregas also reflected on his journey to joining the Lombard club: "My story with Como began in an interesting way. When my contract with Monaco expired, I received several offers. Then I was in contact with Como, and they explained the project to me, and I felt it was the right choice. Sometimes people make decisions based on intuition. I would often go to Como with my wife and family, and at the time, I didn't even know there was a football team there. After they presented me with the plan, I started researching the club's history and its connection with the city and supporters. These recent years have seen a complete transformation here."

Furthermore, the former Catalan player explained his football philosophy. "If I lose, I want to lose in my own way. I always prepare for a match by letting the team play according to its own style, because if you lose a match in a way different from your own philosophy, that's a double failure. We will prepare for matches according to our own ideas, philosophy, and identity, then we play the match. Sometimes the opponent will be stronger than you. In this process, you also improve," he said.

He also spoke very frankly about his recruitment criteria. "I always tell the club that I want ambitious young players who want to play for teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona. I would rather have a slightly less talented player but one who is very ambitious and wants to have an extraordinary career, rather than someone who has already proven themselves and earned enough money," he concluded.

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