SpotlightFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Fabregas: Como's rise unprecedented, Nico Paz has Kaka traits
Como's coach opens up on his rapid rise, comparisons to Kaka, and why he rejected bigger clubs.
Cesc Fàbregas
coach
Role
Head Coach of Como 1907
Achievement
Took Como from Serie B to Champions League in three years
Age of player
Nico Paz is 21 years old
Investment
Como bought remaining 50% of Nico Paz from Real Madrid
What happened. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fabregas praised Nico Paz's potential, compared him to Kaka, and explained why he stayed loyal to Como despite interest from top Italian clubs.
- Fabregas says Como's growth is unprecedented, citing PSG and Arsenal as comparisons.
- He was approached by Inter, Milan, Napoli and Roma but never considered leaving.
- Paz has 'extraordinary courage, vision and ambition', says Fabregas.
“When I make a decision, I do not change it, so I was never likely to leave Como.”
— Cesc Fabregas
Fabregas aims to develop Paz into a top player, possibly for bigger clubs like Real Madrid.
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