Fàbregas discussed turning down Internazionale during a conversation at the Trento Sports Festival, stating that he prioritizes developing young players at Como.

During the discussion, host Stefano Agresti asked, "Was turning down Internazionale an act of courage, or were you worried about stepping onto such a big stage too early after only a few years of coaching?"

Fàbregas replied: "I am someone who thinks a lot and analyzes a lot. I know that when a coach ends their career, people will judge them by the trophies they've won, and that's normal. But for me, we're talking about the development of Da Cunha, who is now in the national team. In my opinion, that is more valuable than trophies."

"I'm not being arrogant when I say this: I know that many young players came to Como because of me. Everyone sees Nico Paz now, but two years ago when he first arrived, he was a Real Madrid Castilla player, and his father placed all his trust in me. I'm also talking about Valle, Perrone, Da Cunha, and many others. To me, they are my trophies."

"The most important thing is time, but for a coach, there's never enough time. A classic example is Arteta, who finished 8th three times, then 5th. Now, seven years later, he has won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final."

"At Como, we have a clear plan and we trust each other. I prefer to grow here and let this club continue to develop its identity. If I leave Como one day, we all hope my successor can continue to advance this project."

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