Cesc Fabregas linked with Stuttgart as potential replacement for Sebastian Hoeneß

VfB Stuttgart are eyeing Cesc Fabregas as a possible successor to Sebastian Hoeneß, should their current manager depart amid growing interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, according to Bild.

Hoeneß’s success at Stuttgart has caught the attention of top Bundesliga clubs, with Dortmund and Leverkusen reportedly keen on activating the release clause in his contract. This uncertainty has prompted Stuttgart to begin preparations for his potential exit, with Fabregas emerging as a leading candidate.

The World Cup winner, now managing Como in Serie A, has received widespread praise for his coaching style and leadership. Como, newly promoted to Italy’s top flight, currently sit 15th in Serie A, and Fabregas’s work with the team has not gone unnoticed. Backed by a wealthy Indonesian ownership group, Como have become the richest club in the league, but it’s Fabregas’s tactical acumen that has drawn attention in Germany.

Reports suggest that Fabregas’s coaching style closely mirrors that of Hoeneß, potentially making for a seamless transition should he take the reins at Stuttgart. His appointment would also bring a fresh perspective to the Bundesliga, offering new ideas in a league often criticized for recycling the same group of managers.

Fabregas, a former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea star, would be a high-profile addition to the German top flight, bringing both his international pedigree and a dynamic approach to management.