When Rumors Turn to Headlines: Fabregas Responds to Chelsea Links as Maresca Exits
3 January 2026
Context
Spanish coach Cesc Fabregas, now in charge of Como, commented on rumors about taking over Chelsea from Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea announced Maresca's dismissal on the first day of 2026.
Maresca led Chelsea in 92 matches, with 55 wins, 16 draws and 21 losses.
Cesc told Tuttomercato Web that he is Como's coach and hopes to stay there for a long time.
Fabregas played for Chelsea between 2014 and 2019.
Reactions and Official Note
Chelsea said in a statement that they separated from Maresca by mutual consent.
The statement noted that Maresca led Chelsea to the Europa Conference League title and the FIFA Club World Cup, and that the club thanks him for his efforts.
It added that with goals across four competitions, including Champions League qualification, the change could give the team its best chance to restore the season.
Punchline 1: Chelsea's calendar just learned a new word restart.
Punchline 2: If coaching were algebra, Chelsea would be solving for X again and again, and X would be new manager.
