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Chelsea Mulls Fabregas Hire After Rosenior Dismissal

4/24/2026

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Fabregas Manager Talk

Chelsea announced Cesc Fabregas could become manager after Liam Rosenior was dismissed.
Calum McFarlane was named interim coach while Chelsea seeks a permanent manager.
Como president Mirwan Suwarso said Fabregas may join Chelsea and keep his roughly 1% share if he avoids Italian rivals.
At 38, Fabregas has guided Como to fifth in Serie A, a Coppa Italia semi-final, and signed through July 2028, ruling out a summer exit.

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Chelsea Manager Search

Candidates are hesitant to join Chelsea because they distrust organisational structure and multi-club model.
Julian Nagelsmann may be unavailable as his Germany role at the 2026 World Cup could delay any agreement.
The shortlist includes Matthias Jaissle, Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea’s hierarchy is balancing a long-term vision with the immediate need for a high-calibre appointment before the season, while fans grow impatient after a turbulent campaign.

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Fabregas Premier Dream

Cesc Fabregas said the Premier League is his biggest dream and is building experience at Como to prepare for a future Premier League job.
Jody Morris praised Fabregas and said two BlueCo changes by executive Behdad Eghbali could free Fabregas for that move.
Fabregas emphasized managing expectations and daily learning as central to his coaching style.
Chelsea’s Facebook page now posts updates and fan reactions on the manager search.

History

Historical Context

In July 2003 Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea for £140 million, ending years of debt and launching a period of heavy spending and frequent high-profile manager changes. After Western sanctions forced his exit, the BlueCo consortium completed a £4.25 billion takeover in May 2022, pledging investment and tighter governance. Today the club’s search for a coach, with names like Julian Nagelsmann and Cesc Fabregas, reflects the post-Abramovich drive for stability.

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Fabregas Manager Talk

Chelsea announced Cesc Fabregas could become manager after Liam Rosenior was dismissed.
Calum McFarlane was named interim coach while Chelsea seeks a permanent manager.
Como president Mirwan Suwarso said Fabregas may join Chelsea and keep his roughly 1% share if he avoids Italian rivals.
At 38, Fabregas has guided Como to fifth in Serie A, a Coppa Italia semi-final, and signed through July 2028, ruling out a summer exit.

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