Fabregas 'rescues' Morata

Morata has the chance to revive his career in Serie A.

After a lackluster season, it seemed that Alvaro Morata’s career would continue to sink into endless adventures. But then, Como appeared - not as a way out, but as a chance for rebirth. And the person who made that invitation was none other than Cesc Fabregas - a former teammate, who understood Morata perhaps better than any of the coaches who had coached him.

Morata, 32, has been through almost every step of European football – Real Madrid, Chelsea, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Galatasaray – but has never really found a place to call “home”. In the 2024/25 season, he played 41 times, scored 13 goals, and had 5 assists – not bad numbers, but still far from the expectations of a striker who was once expected to inherit the position of Fernando Torres or David Villa.

Milan loaned Morata, then let him drift to Türkiye. Galatasaray had the option to buy him outright, but were still hesitant. And in that silence, Como stepped in, with an enticing prospect: to become the centerpiece of a major project.

Como are no longer the small team struggling to avoid relegation. Under Fabregas's leadership, the team from the dreamy lake region is nurturing their European dreams. They spent more than 100 million euros last season, and a similar amount will be poured in this summer.

The squad is being “Spanishised” with the arrival of Sergi Roberto, and Morata could be the next piece of the puzzle. As well as being an experienced striker, Morata brings size and flair – something Fabregas believes he can bring back.

Fabregas is showing his cool hand with Como.

The special relationship between the two Spaniards - who played together for the national team and Chelsea - is the fulcrum of this deal. Initial negotiations between Morata's representatives and the Como leadership have been positive. Fabregas, with his understanding and vision, is convincing Morata that this is not a stopping point, but a place to start again - a place where he can be absolutely trusted, no longer a foil to anyone.

Of course, it won’t be easy to get the deal done. Morata remains a Milan player, while Galatasaray have the option to buy him until January. But Como is optimistic. Italian football, once a haven for Morata at Juventus, could welcome him back with open arms – this time in a more central role than ever.

Remarkably, Como aren’t stopping at Morata. They’ve made an approach for Real Betis’ Jesus Rodriguez – a sign that the club is serious about transforming itself. No longer a one-off, Como are laying the foundations for a long-term ambition – and Morata, if he signs, would be emblematic of that journey.

In the world of football, not everyone is lucky enough to be “saved” many times. But perhaps, like every goalscorer, Morata just needs someone to believe in him - and Cesc Fabregas is doing just that, with all the patience, friendship and a project attractive enough to convince any player still hungry to shine.

Source: https://znews.vn/fabregas-giai-cuu-morata-post1563705.html