Fabregas Sends Clear Message to Como Board After Stunning Napoli Victory

Cesc Fabregas has made his transfer demands clear to Como's hierarchy despite their impressive 2-1 victory over Napoli, insisting the club still need another striker before the summer window closes.

Como produced one of the biggest results of the Serie A weekend at the Diego Armando Maradona, defeating the reigning champions through goals from Martin Baturina and Tasos Douvikas.

But Fabregas was already looking beyond the celebrations.

With Como preparing for a season that includes Serie A, the Coppa Italia and their historic Champions League campaign, the manager believes his squad needs greater attacking depth.

Victory wasn't enough to change Fabregas' mind

Como's performance in Naples demonstrated why expectations around the club have risen so dramatically.

Baturina opened the scoring in the 17th minute before Rasmus Højlund equalised for Napoli.

Douvikas then restored Como's lead four minutes later after capitalising on a defensive mistake.

Napoli pushed for another equaliser after the break, but Fabregas' side held firm to claim a memorable victory.

Yet the manager's concerns remain.

Fabregas wants another striker

The Como boss believes relying on Douvikas as the club's only natural striker across three competitions would be too risky.

Douvikas has already made an impressive start to the campaign, but Fabregas knows the demands of playing every few days will eventually take their toll.

The manager pointed to last season, when injuries left Como short of options and forced them to use a false nine on several occasions.

His message to the board is therefore straightforward: another striker is required.

Moise Kean remains the target

Como have been working on a potential deal for Moise Kean, with negotiations with Fiorentina ongoing.

The Italian forward would give Fabregas another experienced option in attack and reduce the pressure on Douvikas.

Kean's arrival would also provide Como with greater flexibility as they prepare to compete against Europe's elite for the first time.

For Fabregas, it is not simply about adding another name.

He wants a squad capable of surviving the physical and tactical demands of three competitions.

Como are entering unfamiliar territory

Last season's fourth-place Serie A finish transformed Como's status.

They have gone from newly promoted outsiders to a Champions League club in a remarkably short period.

That progress has also changed the expectations surrounding the team.

Fabregas knows that maintaining momentum will require more than tactical improvement.

Depth will be crucial.

A strong starting XI can produce a result like the one against Napoli, but sustaining that level across domestic and European competition requires quality throughout the squad.

The Napoli win proves the potential

Fabregas' demand comes after a victory that showed just how far Como have come.

The visitors were composed in possession, dangerous in transition and resilient when Napoli increased the pressure.

The result also represented a significant tactical milestone for Fabregas, who admitted that difficult encounters against Massimiliano Allegri last season had taught him valuable lessons.

This time, Como were able to read the game effectively and protect their advantage.

The message is clear

The Napoli victory may have sent a statement to Serie A, but Fabregas' post-match comments sent one to his own board.

The Como manager does not believe his squad is finished.

With the transfer deadline approaching, the next few days could determine whether Como add the attacking reinforcement Fabregas believes they need.

Como have just stunned Napoli on their own ground. Fabregas, however, is already thinking about the next challenge — and he wants another striker before it arrives.

Transfer Watch

🎯 Position wanted: Striker

🇮🇹 Main target: Moise Kean

🔵 Current club: Fiorentina

⚽ Current main striker: Tasos Douvikas

🏆 Competitions: Serie A, Coppa Italia & Champions League

⏳ Status: Como pushing for further attacking reinforcement

Fan Debate

🔥 FIRE: Fabregas is right — Como need another striker for a three-competition season.

😲 SHOCK: Stunning Napoli is not enough to convince the Como boss that his squad is complete.

⚽ GOAL: Moise Kean would give Como another serious attacking option.

👍 LIKE: Backing the manager after such an impressive victory is the right approach.

💬 COMMENT: Fabregas wants more — and Como should listen.