Inter Milan ask Cesc Fabregas for permission to speak to Cesc Fabregas as they target next manager
INTER MILAN have asked Cesc Fabregas for permission to speak to… Cesc Fabregas.
The humiliated Champions League finalists have seen boss Simone Inzaghi leave in a shock exit, ahead of an expected moneybags move to Al-Hilal.
And the Italian giants face a mad rush to get a new boss in place – with the Club World Cup beginning in less than TWO WEEKS.
Top of their wishlist, according to reports in Italy, is Arsenal legend Fabregas, who has impressed in charge of Serie A minnows Como.
The ex-Barcelona midfielder is the manager of the club, who finished tenth in their first season this campaign after achieving promotion last season.
But Fabregas, 38, is also Como’s CO-OWNER – alongside Thierry Henry and the mega-rich Indonesia-based Djarum Group.
That means an approach to the board to open discussions with Farbegas with have to go through the World Cup-winner himself.
The Spaniard has already reportedly turned down a job offer from German side Bayer Leverkusen after they allowed Xabi Alonso to leave to join Real Madrid.
While Roma were also said to be keen, before turning their attention onto legendary Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini instead.
Sky Sport Italia claims Fabregas is “tempted” by the offer, but is yet to give any indication over a decision.
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Fabregas would face a rebuilding job at Inter after they were mercilessly swept aside in a 5-0 thrashing to PSG in Saturday’s Champions League final.
The scale of the task has seen Inzaghe, who led the club to two Champions League finals, one Serie A title, two Coppa Italias and three Italian Super Cups, be tempted to take the money in Saudi Arabia instead.
A club statement read: “The Club and Simone Inzaghi’s paths separate. This is the decision taken by mutual agreement after the meeting that took place a few minutes ago.
“Inzaghi’s management at Inter will be remembered by fans, players, managers and employees as being characterised by great passion, accompanied by professionalism and dedication.”