From the pitch to the touchline, Cesc Fabregas has made quite the leap—and now, his coaching career might be heading for another massive milestone.
After guiding Como to an inspiring promotion and a solid first season in Serie A, the Spanish football legend is now being tipped for one of the most exciting managerial vacancies in Europe: Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen Eyes a New Leader After Alonso’s Departure
With Xabi Alonso officially stepping down from his role at Bayer Leverkusen, the German club is on the lookout for a fresh face to continue their momentum.
Alonso confirmed last week that he will leave the club at the end of the season, with strong expectations that he will take over at his former club, Real Madrid.
Alonso’s exit marks the end of an era—one defined by tactical brilliance and historic achievements.
Now, Leverkusen are said to be turning their attention toward a familiar name in football: Fabregas.
Fabregas Fits the Bill for Leverkusen’s Vision
According to a report from Marca, Fabregas has emerged as the front-runner for the Leverkusen job. And it’s easy to see why.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder aligns perfectly with the club’s ideal manager profile—young, ambitious, and dedicated to attacking football.
Leverkusen are reportedly ready to push ahead, but are waiting on Fabregas to give the green light before making a formal move. If he agrees, the deal could be set in motion very soon.
Making Waves at Como
Fabregas has quickly made a name for himself since stepping into management.
Just last year, he helped Como secure promotion to Serie A for the first time in over two decades.
And he hasn’t stopped there—his side currently sit 10th in the table after a confident 3-1 victory over Cagliari this past weekend.
Under his leadership, Como have comfortably avoided the drop zone, proving that their place in Italy’s top flight is no fluke.
Fabregas remains under contract with the club until 2028, meaning Leverkusen would need to pay compensation if they want to bring him in.
Big Shoes to Fill in Alonso’s Wake
If Fabregas does take the leap to Germany, he’ll have a tough act to follow.
Alonso didn’t just guide Leverkusen to success—he led them to an unbeaten domestic double last season and lost just one match across all competitions: the Europa League final.
Announcing his decision to leave, Alonso shared an emotional message:
“This week, the club and I have agreed these will be my last two games as Leverkusen coach.
This is the right moment to announce it. We’ve had a great connection and that’s been the key.”
During his time at Leverkusen, Alonso managed 139 games, winning 88—an impressive win rate of nearly 64%.
Along the way, he was named Bundesliga Coach of the Season and also took home the Globe Soccer Best Coach of the Year award in 2024.
What Comes Next?
With Alonso set to return to Real Madrid and Fabregas being lined up as his potential successor, Leverkusen could be entering a bold new chapter.
If the deal goes through, it would mark a significant step in Fabregas’s budding managerial journey—and a fascinating twist in European football’s ever-evolving landscape.