Fabregas returns to Arsenal with Como, not as Arteta's successor

Former Arsenal midfielder brings Como to the Emirates for a pre-season friendly, amid links to a future leadership role.

What happened. Cesc Fabregas returns to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday with his Como side for a pre-season friendly, having been linked with a return to Arsenal in a leadership role.

• Fabregas joined Arsenal in 2003 from Barcelona's youth academy.
• He is focused on Como's first-ever Champions League campaign.
• He was previously touted to replace Mikel Arteta.

Fabregas's visit fuels speculation about a future role at Arsenal, but he remains committed to Como.

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