Fabregas: ‘Champions League an unexpected gift, Liberali has fire in his eyes’

Cesc Fabregas declared the Champions League an unexpected gift for Como, stating that Serie A and the Coppa Italia remain the team's top priorities for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Italian club finished fourth in Serie A last year, and their qualification for the Champions League was a surprise to many. In a pre-season friendly match against Liverpool FC, Fabregas revealed that the new signing, Mattia Liberali, gives him confidence.

The 19-year-old Italian midfielder was brought in for a fee of €6 million and has already shown his potential at some of the biggest stadiums in Europe. Fabregas emphasized the importance of building a strong foundation for the club, with aspirations of remaining successful for many years to come. The Como match against Udinese is scheduled for Saturday at 17.30 BST.