Sagna: 'Fàbregas to replace Flick at Barcelona'; Maresca and Guardiola share 'same DNA'
In a wide-ranging interview, ex-Arsenal and Manchester City right-back Bacary Sagna weighed in on several coaching topics across European football. He tipped Como boss Cesc Fàbregas as a future Barcelona head coach should Hansi Flick leave the Camp Nou, citing Fàbregas's playing pedigree and tactical understanding. Sagna also drew a stylistic comparison between Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, saying both share the same footballing DNA rooted in positional play and possession-based systems. The comments add to ongoing speculation around Flick's long-term future at Barcelona, while reinforcing Maresca's reputation as a Guardiola disciple.
Read the full story at football-italia.netSagna's remarks connect two of the most-watched coaching stories in European football. Linking Fàbregas to the Barcelona job keeps the conversation alive about a long-term successor to Flick, especially as Fàbregas continues to develop at Como in Serie A. The Guardiola-Maresca comparison, meanwhile, underlines how the City coaching tree continues to shape appointments across the continent, with Maresca's Chelsea project increasingly viewed through that lens. For supporters of the clubs involved, these are signals worth tracking rather than imminent changes.
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