Fabregas coy on Kean rumours ahead of Como season opener
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Como coach Cesc Fabregas declined to comment on transfer links to Moise Kean, focusing instead on the club's Serie A season opener against Bologna.
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Attributed to original sourceCesc Fabregas has stayed coy on talk of a late move for a new striker as Como prepare to open their Serie A campaign away at Udinese, insisting the club won’t let speculation disrupt their focus.
With quotes via Tuttomercatoweb , the Como coach used his pre-match press conference to frame the season as a fresh start for a club stepping into unfamiliar territory.
“It’s been a nice progression, but in the end survival is survival. This year we start from zero. Zero games, zero points. This is a very special season, we’re playing in three competitions, something we’ve never done before. We’ll be playing every three days. There are so many unknowns. The Champions League is a gift, but Serie A and the Coppa Italia are very important.”
He was similarly blunt when asked about still having business to complete with the season already under way: “Do I like the market being open with the season already started? No, but nobody likes that. We know that’s how it is, though.”
ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: Moise Kean of Italy celebrates after scoring his team’s opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) Fabregas: ‘We can’t get distracted’ by striker search Asked directly about growing speculation over a forward, with Moise Kean among the names repeatedly linked, Fabregas refused to be drawn in on the matter.
“We can’t let ourselves get distracted by whether or not a striker arrives before Udinese.”
He pointed instead to the work already done in defence as evidence of how difficult the market can be: “A strong central defender we’ve brought in is Chalobah. It’s not easy, there are so many names out there, I know all the centre-backs from the last two years and it’s not that simple.”
On team news, Fabregas confirmed Nico Paz remains a doubt to start after a muscular issue in pre-season.
“Nico Paz could have played 45 minutes, he felt a bit of muscular fatigue but that’s normal. We didn’t want to risk it, he played as much as he needed to. Everyone is available. He could play against Udinese.”
He also praised the early form of Mattia Liberali , who snubbed a return to Milan in favour of a switch to the lake from Serie B side Catanzaro.
“I’m really happy, genuinely. Seeing him play at that level against Arsenal and Liverpool, and he’s an exceptional lad. I’m very happy.”
Fabregas made clear he expects more of the club’s younger players to follow suit as Como adapt to life in Europe: “I expect it 100%. They have to, there’s no choice. I like it because this is a season where they need to take on responsibility.”
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What happened
Cesc Fabregas, now in his first full season as Como head coach in Serie A, was asked about reported interest in Fiorentina striker Moise Kean but refused to be drawn into transfer speculation. The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder stressed that the squad must stay focused ahead of their opening fixture against Bologna. The comments come as Como continue their ambitious project following promotion to Italy's top flight. Kean, a Juventus academy product, has been linked with a move but no official approach has been confirmed by either club.
Chance analysis
Como's rise from Serie B to a competitive Serie A outfit under Fabregas has been one of Italian football's quiet success stories, and the Kean links signal continued ambition in the transfer market. Fabregas's measured response is the kind of message a coach sends when he wants to protect his squad's focus on opening day — the speculation is real enough to be asked about, but not far enough along to discuss publicly. For Como, landing a proven Serie A striker would mark another significant step in their project, but timing matters more than headlines with the season about to start.
Kean remains a Fiorentina player for now; Como's season-opening lineup is unlikely to include him and the attacking setup will be built around existing options.