(Football news) Cesc Fabregas, who has gone on to play for several top European clubs including the likes Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea, is reportedly close to joining Serie B club Como. The Spaniard has been a free agent since his contract with Ligue 1 side AS Monaco at the end of June. Fabregas is one of the most decorated central midfielders in the world, he won two European Championships with Spain in 2008 and 2012 and also played a big role in their maiden World Cup trophy in 2010.

At club level he has won two Premier League titles with Chelsea, one La Liga trophy with Barcelona, and an FA Cup with Arsenal. The 35-year-old joined AS Monaco from Chelsea on a free transfer in 2019, signing a three year deal with the French side. He was a regular squad player for Monaco in the first two seasons but struggled to stay fit in the 2021-22 campaign, making only six appearances across competitions. The former Spain international was heavily linked with a move to La Liga side Las Palmas, but he ultimately chose Como as his next destination.

The Serie B outfit were promoted from Serie C only a season ago, and could tie Fabregas down to a two-year deal. There could be further plans for Fabregas to take up a managerial role at Como after he retires as a player. Former Chelsea midfielder Dennis Wise, who is the head of sports operations at the Italian club, played a big role in convincing the former Barcelona man to join the club. Fabregas arguably played his best football at Arsenal but the midfielder has played for some top clubs over the course of his career, but it is at Arsenal where he introduced himself to the world at a tender age of 16. He joined Arsenal's U18 team from Barca's U16 side in 2003, quickly establishing himself as one of the best in the Premier League. His immaculate touches, impeccable distribution, and the bravado to take on some of the league's toughest defenders made him an instant sensation in London. 

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