Como are officially staying in Serie A next season 👏 Overlooked because of the other big storylines in Europe but Fabregas has done an INCREDIBLE job in his first year in a top league.

 While much of European football has been dominated by blockbuster narratives—title races, Champions League shocks, and managerial sackings—one of the most remarkable stories has quietly unfolded in the shadow of Lake Como. Como 1907, a club once marooned in the lower tiers of Italian football, has officially secured its Serie A status for another season. And leading them to this historic feat is none other than Spanish legend Cesc Fabregas, in his first full year as head coach in a top-tier league.

It’s a story that hasn’t made headlines across the continent, but perhaps it should.

When Fabregas took the reins at Como, many saw it as a romantic experiment: a world-class midfielder testing the waters of management at a club he joined as a player not long ago. But few expected such rapid success. After helping guide Como to promotion last year, the pressure was on to ensure survival in a fiercely competitive Serie A. Against all odds—and with limited resources compared to Italy’s giants—Fabregas delivered.

Como’s survival wasn’t a fluke or a matter of luck. They’ve shown resilience, tactical discipline, and, above all, identity. Fabregas instilled a fluid but structured style of play that maximized the strengths of his squad. Despite having no superstars, the team functioned as a cohesive unit, often frustrating bigger teams with organized pressing and intelligent ball movement—a nod to Fabregas’ own style as a player.

What makes this even more impressive is the context. The club was battling financial limitations, a relatively thin squad, and the challenge of adapting to the brutal demands of Italy’s top flight. Yet, under Fabregas’ calm leadership, they never looked like a side out of their depth. His tactical nous, charisma, and belief in youth development created a team that not only survived but often played with ambition.

Of course, survival doesn’t mean the journey is over. For Como, this is just the beginning. There’s talk of investment, infrastructure development, and building a squad capable of more than just staying up. With Fabregas at the helm, there’s a growing belief that Como could become one of Serie A’s most intriguing underdog stories in the years to come.

While the football world’s eyes are fixed elsewhere, those who’ve paid attention know the truth: Cesc Fabregas has done an incredible job. Como isn’t just staying in Serie A—they’re planting roots.

And Europe should start watching.