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Arsenal get special Fabregas option under Como agreement

Cesc Fabregas reportedly has a special Como clause covering three former clubs, with Arsenal among those given unusually favourable terms.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:01 AM
Arsenal get special Fabregas option under Como agreement
Key Things to Know
  • Cesc Fabregas reportedly has a clause allowing Arsenal, Barcelona, or Chelsea to hire him for a fixed fee.
  • The managerial release clause bypasses the need for negotiations if any of the three former clubs make a move.
  • Fabregas is reportedly happy at Como, holding a contract running through 2028 after rejecting multiple summer approaches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Como manager Cesc Fabregas reportedly has a special release clause in his contract that permits him to join former clubs Arsenal, Barcelona, or Chelsea for a fixed and affordable amount without negotiations. Portuguese outlet A Bola and Gianluca Di Marzio via Marca indicate the clause specifically applies only to those three former sides.

Despite the managerial clause, Fabregas is reportedly happy at Como, where he remains under contract until 2028 after rejecting several summer offers. The report notes that Barcelona are monitoring the situation, while Arsenal recently extended manager Mikel Arteta's contract.

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