- Como were automatically promoted to Serie A with a 1-1 draw against Cosenza
- Cesc Fabregas retired from the club last year and now serves as assistant manager
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A host of recognizable faces were present at the celebrations as Italian side Como were promoted to Serie A.
Just five years ago, the club was languishing in the fourth tier of Italian football, having recovered from bankruptcy, before undergoing one of the most remarkable revivals in recent history.
In 2022, World Cup-winning midfielder Cesc Fabregas arrived at the club on a free transfer from Monaco, where he played the final season of his illustrious career with the club before becoming assistant manager and co-owner this season.
With Welshman Osian Roberts at the helm, Como recovered from a stuttering start to the season to finish the campaign unbeaten for nine games, securing automatic promotion to the top flight with a 1-1 draw against Cosenza on Friday.
Thierry Henry, who joined Fabregas as one of the club’s co-owners, was in attendance at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with Leicester striker Jamie Vardy also watching from the stands.
Cesc Fabregas was joined by a host of famous faces as Como celebrated promotion to Serie A
The club earned a 1–1 draw against Cosenza on the last day of the season, earning automatic promotion
Fabregas ended his playing career at the club last season and has been assistant manager since then
Meanwhile, former Chelsea star Dennis Wise, who serves as the club’s CEO after initially being appointed as technical advisor for 2019, was also present at the celebrations.
In a clip on the club’s social media channels, Fabregas congratulated the team on securing a return to Serie A for the first time in more than two decades.
“First of all, congratulations, because we’ve had an incredible season.” He said.
“I know we didn’t finish the way we maybe wanted to. Training tomorrow morning at 10am
‘But I have to say one more thing before we go out with all the fans. Thank you, but take strength, because this year is nothing. This is just the warm-up.
‘Next year we’ll raise the level, more work, okay? And just like I promised you that I would pay you whatever you want… If you want to go to Ibiza, we’ll go to Ibiza!’
Como stakeholder Thierry Henry watched as the club secured a return to the Italian top flight for the first time in more than two decades
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy was also in attendance at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson also paid tribute to the club’s success in a social media post.
‘HUGE congratulations to my @Como_1907 family on their promotion to Serie A!!! A huge achievement and MUCH deserved! COMO ALE!’
