I pSerie A aperoni are serious. In Como, big things seem to be the order of the day, after yesterday in the city a Raphael Varanethe French defender released by Manchester United who could move to Italy if he finds an agreement with the Como club. There is talk of big things and it couldn’t be otherwise, given that the Indonesian owners – the Hartono brothers – have effectively become the richest in the top flight after the promotion on May 10, which came 21 years after the last time and five years after the new managers landed on the lake shore. Inevitably Como is stirring up the Italian market and the exploit could only be just beginning. In the last few days, deals have been closed for Dossena and Belotti, respectively with Cagliari and Roma, reinforcing the defence and attack, but the vice has also tightened between the posts to buy Pau Lopez from Marseille on the basis of a loan with obligation to buy linked to salvation. In short, a mix of quality and experience to try, right from the start, to play a leading role in Serie A.
Como, clear ideas on the market
As well as for the attempt to convince Varane, for whom Cesc Fabregas is playing a decisive role in the negotiations thanks to his charisma. The Spaniard, who next season will officially lead the team thanks to his coaching license and no longer in the shadow of the Welshman Osian Roberts, is very active in the search for reinforcements to face the top championship. And the name of Fabregas is undoubtedly an added value of the highest level which makes a project in the midst of its climb towards very high peaks ever more prestigious.. The former midfielder confirms this in the interview given to As: «I have clear ideas, I believe a lot in my players and we will work hard. My philosophy? I take inspiration from Wenger and Guardiola, but I also took Xabi Alonso as a reference because he is doing an incredible job». One of the first arrivals, Gallo Belotti, not by chance cited the former Arsenal and Barcelona champion, underlining once again a role that goes beyond that of a simple coach: «I was struck by the very ambitious project. His mentality fits perfectly with what I am looking for at the moment for myself».
Como, the strong names
The charm of a unique place of its kind, which in the past also made you fall in love George Clooney e David Beckham, made an impression on another former champion such as Thierry Henry (shareholder of the club) and on a key figure at management level, namely Dennis Wise, CEO capable of convincing Fabregas to land in Como. The Hartono brothers do not want to spend solely to strengthen the team, because the project goes beyond the sporting component as demonstrated by the purchase of the sports center in Mozzate (25 kilometers from the city), the hiring of 50 people in the club headquarters and the desire to finally make the spectacular Sinigaglia stadium great. Only a year ago Fabregas said goodbye to playing football after 15 titles between clubs and the Spanish national team, but just twelve months later he finds himself at the helm of an amusement park that can still fill him with great satisfaction.
