Cesc Fàbregas is experiencing remarkable early years as the coach of Como in Serie A. In just a couple of seasons, the Spanish coach has managed to lead the Italian team to promotion to the first division and show competitiveness in many aspects. Additionally, he has the full support of the sports management, which has fulfilled his requests for signings, including Sergi Roberto.
However, Fàbregas's Como, as expected for a newly promoted team, is focused on fighting to stay in Serie A. Currently, the Italian team is 16th in the standings, just one point away from the relegation zone. Therefore, Fàbregas is willing to strengthen his squad by any means and has set his sights on a player who is of great interest to Barça's higher-ups.
Fàbregas's Como Makes a Move
Determined, Cesc Fàbregas has set his sights on a young talent who is shining in La Liga. In fact, the latest reports from Italy claim that the Spanish coach believes this player is the ideal piece for his scheme. That player is none other than Omar El Hilali, the right-back from Espanyol, who at 21 years old has established himself as a key player for the Catalan team.
The consistency of the Moroccan player and his ability to adapt to the demands of the elite haven't gone unnoticed in Europe. In this regard, Fàbregas wants to make him an important footballer in his team and has asked Como to consider how to approach his acquisition. This is causing concern in Barça's offices, considering he is a player of interest.
Laporta Makes a Move
The arrival of El Hilali to any squad would be a great reinforcement, especially due to his youth, experience, and potential. Barça has been tracking him for a long time as he holds an important place on Deco's list of potential reinforcements. Thus, Laporta is in favor of securing his signing for the next season or, at the very least, trying once more.
However, Fàbregas's interest in signing him adds a new challenge for Barça. Convincing El Hilali is already complicated considering he is an Espanyol player, and Como complicates Barça's aspirations. With the market just around the corner, negotiations between Como and Espanyol will intensify in the coming days.