Cesc Fabregas has revealed he expects to return to the Premier League at some point, even as speculation links him with the managerial vacancy at Chelsea.
The Blues remain in search of stability following the departure of Liam Rosenior, with Calum McFarlane currently steering the side on an interim basis after guiding them to an FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds United.
Consequently, attention has turned to potential long-term options, with Fabregas among several names in the frame.
However, the former midfielder is fully focused on his current role at Como, where he has impressed in Serie A and remains on course for a possible European push.
While the links continue to gather pace, Fabregas made it clear he is not rushing any decision.
“The Premier League is the best league in the world. I’ve always been very, very clear about it. I felt it as a player, I feel it as a coach, as a fan.
“But [Jose] Mourinho told me one day when I was at Chelsea ‘I still have 30 years to work’. So I could be here [Como] for 10 years, and you can still go to the Premier League in 12, 15 years.
“Football is so unpredictable, it changes in one second. One day, you are the best. The day after, you are the worst.
“So let’s enjoy the moment. I like to enjoy the moment. It’s beautiful what we are living here. Let’s see what the future holds.”
Meanwhile, Fabregas emphasized that his motivation for coaching goes beyond results or necessity, underlining his passion-driven approach to the game.
“Yes. I coach the way that I feel. I love the game. If I coach only to get results, I will not do it. I don’t have the necessity to do it.
“I played for 20 years, my kids, my wife, they have a great life. Thank God that I played for great clubs, and I don’t know how to say but I don’t need to do it. I do it because of the passion and because I want to do it my way.
“You know, of course, you need to adapt, depending on the group of players that you have. But, at the end of the day, you have some beliefs. I could not coach long ball, second ball. Why? Because you need to believe in what you do.
“You can win in any way, as long as you convince the players and you convince everyone that this is the right way. But I have my beliefs.
“If you want to play long ball, second ball, I’m sorry I’m not your guy, because I don’t feel it. So I will not be able to transmit the fire.”
As the managerial race heats up, Fabregas remains composed—playing the long game. For now, his focus stays locked on Como, the Premier League door is clearly still wide open.
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