Inter Milan President Denies Talks With Como Coach Cesc Fabregas: ‘We Never Spoke With Him Directly’ | OneFootball

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta denies that there were any talks between the Nerazzurri and Como coach Cesc Fabregas.

Speaking at the Festival de Parma, via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri President addressed his club’s reported interest in appointing the Spaniard.

It is hardly a secret that Inter Milan had considered Cesc Fabregas as a major candidate to replace Simone Inzaghi as coach.

Reportedly, the Como coach was one of the top names that the Nerazzurri considered after Inzaghi stepped down.

However, there was always the key matter of whether or not Como would sanction the move.

Lariani President Mirwan Suwarson strongly rebuffed the Nerazzurri’s interest, and stated that his club would refuse to release the Spaniard.

Therefore, in the end, Inter moved for Cristian Chivu instead of Fabregas.

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta Denies Talks With Como Coach Cesc Fabregas

COMO, ITALY – APRIL 27: Francesc Soler Fabregas head coach of Como 1907 celebrates the victory at the end of the Serie A match between Como and Genoa at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on April 27, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta claimed that there was “nothing” between the Nerazzurri and Cesc Fabregas.

“Because we never spoke with him.”

“We simply asked Como if we could test the waters as far as his availability,” Marotta explained.

“As is right. In this line of work, the coach is like a general manager,” the Inter President continued.

“We asked about it. But it wasn’t possible.”

However, Marotta made clear that “Chivu is not a Plan B or a backup option.”

Rather, the Inter President made clear that the Romanian coach is “simply the choice we went with after.”

Meanwhile, Marotta also addressed rumours of Inter’s interest in Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund and Parma’s Ange-Yoan Bonny.

“These are names that can be included among a list of other names that are subject of interest and possible negotiations,” he kept it tight-lipped.