PARMA, Italy – May 3: COMO’s head coach CESC Fàbregas during a Serie A match between Parma and Como at Stadio Ennio Tardini held in Parma, Italy on May 3, 2025. (Photo: Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
COMO head coach CESC Fabregas is still competing to take over Xabi Alonso as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, according to a German report.
That’s what Fabregas is Linked to the movement to take over Bayer Leverkusen from Xabi AlonsoWho is expected to be announced? Successor to Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid In the near future.
The former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder has been called frontrunners from various outlets in recent weeks for Leverkusen’s job, while former Manchester United head coach Eric Ten Hug has been considered one of the alternative options.
Leverkusen’s chief claims Fabregas still running to replace Alonso
A report from Sky Sports Italy earlier this week: Fabregas had decided to stay with Como.and he can increase his responsibility in the transfer market and other areas of the club.
However, according to an update to Sky Sport de Pundit, Simon Rolfes, managing director of sports at Leverkusen, claims that the candidate to hire a new head coach has never turned us down. Florian Plettenberg.
Simon Rolfes has confirmed the news that CESC #Fabregas has not yet turned down Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
“At any point in the process, no candidate ever turned us down,” Rolfs said today. “We conclude this in May and believe we are in the final stages. It’s definitely… pic.twitter.com/4ankzfiiyp
– Florian Plettenberg (@plettigoal) May 17, 2025
Rolfs also said, “We’ll close this in May and believe we’ll be in the final stages. It’ll definitely happen in May.”
Plettenberg adds that Fabregas remains the first option for Leverkusen’s free head coach position, and that Bundesliga’s outfit is still in negotiations with Como, with 10 hugs still being an alternative option.
What Fabregas says about his future
Fabregas has not denied the fact that he had spoken to “other clubs” in the past, admitting that he “respects” and that he “talks to everyone.” His latest pre-match press conference.
He added that he is “happy” and that there will be an “official announcement” in the near future.
“I spoke to the club, we made progress, here I am happy. I want to understand if everyone wants to continue like this and they are all in line with my ideas.
He added: “There’s an official announcement. I’m happy. We all need to be on the same page to continue together.”
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