Como president addresses interest in Messi after Fabregas opens up possibility

Como’s president, Mirwan Suwarso, has dismissed the idea that they were in the running to sign Lionel Messi, establishing that it was impossible. 

The 38-year-old is stalling on his contract renewal with Inter Miami. And with his recent debacle with MLS leadership, rumours have circulated that a return to European football could be on the cards.

Serie A side Como have been one of the major spenders in European football lately. Given Cesc Fabregas’s relationship with Messi, the Como coach was asked if there was a possibility Messi would sign for the Italians. 

“Never said never,” he said. “She [Antonela] was here over at my house on vacation for a week with us because Leo [Messi] was going to be a week away playing in Cincinnati and in New York.

"They [Messi's family] took advantage to take a trip and see friends. We are very close friends, our wives are very good friends, our children are of similar ages.

"After the [Lille] game, I told [Como sporting director] 'Charly' Ludi that we can never say that Messi didn't play at Como because his children were playing here and it's always beautiful because of the history we have. But no, he [Messi] is very happy in America so let's be calm.”

Fabregas's answer generated a buzz, but Suwarso has now quelled the rumours, dismissing the possibility of signing Messi. “It’s not even a dream; it’s just impossible,” he said, per Fabrizio.