Cesc Fabregas wants to manage in the Premier League when he finally hangs up his boots.
Speak privately with Sky Sports NewsThe 35-year-old former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder explains how he aims to lead in the Premier League.
“When I became a manager, like I said, the Premier League was my league, it was where I played my best football, my best years, where people respected me a lot. ,” I said.
“I feel really loved in the UK and in the future I will love [to coach there], why not? I like it so much [be a Premier League manager], 100 percent. If I could look at my goals for the next few years, this would have been on my mind for sure. “
Fabregas was speaking on the day he completed his free transfer to Serie B’s Como, where he signed a two-year contract after his contract with Monaco expired.
The two-time Premier League champion revealed he has received several offers to join the manager but insists his playing days are not over.
“I did [receive offers]I am very grateful to those who have approached me over the past few months,” he added.
“I’ve had two offers to join the coaching staff of clubs. It’s something attractive but it’s not something I want to do right now; I want to keep playing a little bit. Main focus My now is to play and do well on the field.
“First things first, let’s take it one step at a time. I’m here to do well for Como, it’s a beautiful project and let’s see where we go from there.”
Fabregas ‘excited’ by Arsenal’s maturity
Fabregas started his Premier League career with Arsenal, where he spent eight seasons
Fabregas’ desire to return to the Premier League in a managerial role raises the prospect of reuniting with former clubs Arsenal and Chelsea.
Asked about his assessment of a busy summer with transfer activity at the Emirates Stadium, Fabregas said: “I think Mikel [Arteta] is doing a good job, I think Edu is doing a great job. When we talk about football people, Edu is a man of football.
“He has the patience and knows exactly what it takes to build a project. You can’t do it in a day; sometimes the market doesn’t let you get the right players, sometimes you are too young to compete, as it happened at Arsenal for a year or two.
“But I think Arsenal have matured now, the young players are not so young anymore. I see a different period; they have signed very well, they strengthen the team in a number of areas that are not so young. they’re having a hard time, and I’m really looking forward to the season because it’s exciting.”
Fabregas: It’s Chelsea’s DNA to compete
Cesc Fabregas won two Premier League titles during his five-year stay at Chelsea
Fabregas is confident that Chelsea will experience a tumultuous period off the pitch and will feature on and between teams competing for the Premier League title.
“A lot has happened; changing owners is always difficult. Roman [Abramovich] has excelled at the football club, he has invested time, money and knowledge,” he added.
“It’s important to Chelsea that they have an obligation to win, to always be competitive. I was there for five years and the mind there was to win, to win, that’s what I love about it. this place.
“Whether they’re playing well or not, whether they’re up or down, they’re always there at the end of the day and that always makes me happy.”
