Barcelona might be well on their way to securing the services of former midfielder Cesc Fabregas as their next head coach as they ponder the next move for Hansi Flick, if they choose to step down from the role.
Fabregas’ existing deal with Como reportedly contains a special clause that has a share in three of his previous clubs: Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea, the source said at AS. Under a formula that will apply to any of the clubs, the Spaniard can be nominated for a fixed sum rather than a deal with the Serie A club in the process of compensation negotiations.
That’s because the clause could be very important for the Barcelona FC if their scapegoat prefers to move from Barcelona’s midfield to the attacking block.That being the case, it can certainly be important for Barcelona as Fabregas is gathering more and more ground in the Barcelona FC hierarchy. The former academy graduate has built up an established reputation as a coach since joining as manager and has come up good at Como.
Barcelona aren’t actively seeking a new manager at the moment, and are content with Flick. The German coach’s deal will expire at the end of 2028 and has an extension option as the club has been given the peace of mind that they do not need to rush into a decision following only today’s decision this weekend.
The situation has, however, changed Barcelona’s thinking when it comes to their longer-term plans for succession, however. Fabregas is thought to be considered alongside several players that also come from Barcelona due to his close relation with the club, knowledge of its footballing culture and his own experience following Barcelona.
His talents have only been reinforced on the Italian soil, having his coaching at Como become known in and out of Serie A. Should Barcelona end up deciding that he was the one to hire a few minutes into the job search, the reported escape clause may make negotiations much easier.
The Catalan side could reportedly take advantage of the “mechanism” in a contract and lock him down for the fixed fee, without necessarily forcing him to sign with them. Until now, however, Fabregas is more of a wildcard than a sure-to-be-a-plan A.
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