Sebastian Hoeness has turned Stuttgart into one of the best stories in the Bundesliga, and that success has inevitably drawn the gaze of bigger clubs, reports Bild. Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are believed to be considering him, which leaves Stuttgart planning for a future that may not include their current head coach.
It’s in that future that Cesc Fabregas could enter the picture. The former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea star manages Como in Italy, where he’s guided the newly promoted team to a stable position in Serie A. Deep-pocketed investors back Como. However, the Spaniard’s tactical awareness and leadership have earned him wide acclaim.
Fabregas has developed a style that matches Hoeness’s attacking tendencies. Stuttgart officials hope that similarity would smooth the transition if the current boss departs. Fabregas has yet to work in the German top flight and could enliven a league that often employs the same coaches.
Hoeness’s release clause and Fabregas’s ambition
Hoeness is rumored to have a modest release clause in the range of $5.4 million to $6.5 million, an attractive figure for wealthy clubs. If he does leave, Fabregas will bring Champions League experience and philosophies shaped by Arsène Wenger, Pep Guardiola, and José Mourinho.
That résumé alone is intriguing in Germany, but there’s also a pragmatic side to his credentials. He took caretaker charge at Como before earning the full-time position, and his players praise his attention to detail. He’s also willing to adapt formations, a skill that could translate well to Stuttgart’s current squad.
Nothing is certain yet. Stuttgart remains hopeful Hoeness might stay, but they’re preparing for all eventualities. Fabregas, meanwhile, has been careful not to comment on rumors, focusing on maintaining Como’s spot in Serie A and reinforcing his standing as one of Europe’s most talked-about young managers.
Should he join Stuttgart, it would confirm the Bundesliga’s continuing pull for fresh coaching talent. It would also highlight the evolution of a gifted midfielder stepping confidently into a tactical role. If Hoeness’s rise is anything to go by, Fabregas might be the next head coach to watch.
