Fabregas remains difficult for Inter after meeting in London | OneFootball

Inter met with Cesc Fabregas today, but the situation remains very difficult as Como are not prepared to release the coach, so Patrick Vieira remains the most likely alternative.

As Football Italia already reported, director Piero Ausilio flew to London for the encounter with 38-year-old Fabregas, who is absolutely the first choice to take over after Simone Inzaghi left for a new role at Al-Hilal.

Even after the meeting, this situation remains extremely difficult, as Como are ready to put roadblocks in the way, confident they can rely on his contract.

Fabregas blocked from accepting Inter job

epa11791481 Como’s head coach Cesc Fabregas gestures during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Inter and Como at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 23 December 2024. EPA-EFE/MATTEO BAZZI

Multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia, La Gazzetta dello Sport and more all note there will be more talks on Thursday, but Fabregas does not seem willing to make this an ugly situation with Como.

On top of that, Alfredo Pedulla claims that Inter and Fabregas have very different ideas on transfer strategy and project, all of which makes it more complicated.

Inter may well have to look elsewhere, and the next on the list is Vieira, who only took charge of Genoa in November 2024 and steered them to Serie A safety.

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 29: Patrick Vieira, Head Coach of Genoa looks on prior to the Serie A match between Juventus and Genoa at the Allianz Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

The former midfielder has a release clause in his Genoa contract worth €500,000 and is seemingly eager to take over at San Siro.

Another candidate is also a former Inter player, Cristian Chivu, who is still discussing his future at Parma.