The managerial careers of two Arsenal legends, Patrick Vieira and Cesc Fabregas, have taken drastically different turns this week.
Vieira, after a single season at the helm of Strasbourg, has stepped down/been removed from his position, while Fabregas has officially been appointed as head coach of Serie A newcomers Como.
Vieira’s departure from Strasbourg, owned by Chelsea’s BlueCo consortium, mirrors the abrupt exit of Mauricio Pochettino from Chelsea after just one year. Both managers were tasked with nurturing young talent and fostering a multi-club model, but ultimately their tenures were short-lived.
Vieira’s next move remains uncertain, but he has been linked with the vacant managerial position for the United States national team.
Meanwhile, Fabregas has embraced a new challenge at Como, where he played a crucial role in their promotion to Serie A last season. Transitioning from player to assistant manager and now head coach, the Spaniard has signed a four-year contract and expressed his ambition to build upon the club’s recent success.
“I am so happy to be starting this season as head coach and I thank the ownership group for trusting me with this position,” Fabregas said. “I share the ambitions of the group and believe this is just the start of where this club can go. It’s going to be a tough and important season but myself and the rest of the coaching staff are ready and we all believe.”