Arjun Menon
Serie A newcomers Como have poured cold water on the prospect of signing Lionel Messi, ending a wave of speculation that erupted after head coach Cesc Fabregas hinted at the idea in a recent interview. Despite a flurry of online excitement, club president Dennis Wise has made it clear: Messi won’t be wearing Como blue any time soon.
Fabregas Sparks the Buzz
The story gained momentum after Fabregas, a former Barcelona teammate of Messi, responded with a cheeky “never say never” when asked about the possibility of reuniting with the Argentine superstar. The comment sent fans into a frenzy, with social media awash in speculation about a potential last dance for Messi in Italy.
Reality Check from the Top
However, following Como’s convincing 3-0 preseason win over Ajax, Wise was quick to shut down the hype.
“Signing Messi is impossible,” he said bluntly, ending the fairy-tale talk with a definitive statement.
For a club focused on establishing itself in the top flight, the priority remains pragmatic squad building — not fantasy signings.
While Messi continues to dominate MLS with Inter Miami, Como’s ambitions lie in proving they can compete in Serie A’s unforgiving landscape. The Fabregas connection added fuel to the rumour mill, but Wise’s statement reaffirms the club’s grounded approach. Still, the brief moment of hope revealed just how much football fans — even the most rational — are always ready to believe in magic.
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