Controversial, obsessive, a strong personality: is Fabregas ready?

Partly bold, partly reckless, Fabregas shows a great deal of it, especially given his young age (38) and his status as a manager. His work leans on character more than strategy, supported by a solid environment and a club that protects him, nurtures his talents and empowers him without putting too much pressure on him.

He feels an integral part of that project, not only as the first stage of a development process that could—and should—soon take him to a top club, but also as a key figure in attracting players to the first team and to the youth setup. Young players, in their day-to-day lives, absorb from him the profound and forward-looking vision of the club’s project.

Fabregas has shared that idea since his arrival, when he humbly began coaching the Primavera 2 side, a team that was then still to be built from scratch. Despite the difficulties and despite his fabulous playing career, it was precisely his attitude as a ‘primus inter pares’ – not on a pedestal – that captivated the lads and the management.

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