Arsenal get special Fabregas option under Como agreement

Cesc Fabregas has a special clause in his Como contract for his former clubs, including Arsenal according to reports.

COMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 29: Cesc Fabregas head coach of Como !907 celebrates the victory during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images) — Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images

Portuguese outlet A Bola report that former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has a special clause in his contract for three of the clubs he previously represented as a player.

According to the claims, Fabregas’ deal with Como 1907 includes a release clause that would allow him to join Barcelona, Arsenal, or Chelsea for a fixed amount, without the need for any negotiations.

Barcelona are reportedly keeping an eye on the possibility, and you’d imagine it’s only a matter of time before Chelsea are changing managers again. Arsenal are perhaps a tougher sell, considering recent reports of an extention for Mikel Arteta.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Sunderland and Arsenal FC at Stadium of Light on September 12, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images

Gianluca Di Marzio (via Marca) confirms that Fabregas has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave under special ‘very affordable’ conditions, should Barcelona, Arsenal or Chelsea make a move.

Marca add that Fabregas is currently happy at Como, and there’s no suggestion he’s preparing to leave. The manager reportedly rejected several offers to do so over the summer, though none of them were from the three clubs in question.

UDINE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Manager of Como Cesc Fabregas during the Serie A match between Udinese and Como at Stadio Friuli on September 01, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) — Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images

Assuming none of the three clubs in question make a move for Fabregas, he has a contract with Como until 2028. The midfielder’s only other former club as a senior professional were AS Monaco, but it seems they didn’t make the list.

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