Barcelona president Joan Laporta reportedly wants Cesc Fabregas to replace Hansi Flick as the club’s manager when the German’s time in charge eventually comes to an end.
According to El Nacional, Laporta is already considering the club’s long-term plans, with Fabregas identified as the preferred candidate to take over at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona remain fully behind Flick, whose side have made an encouraging start to the season. However, the club believe Fabregas could eventually succeed him, with the former Spain international currently impressing as manager of Como.
Fabregas is also understood to have a clause in his contract that would make a move to Barcelona easier. Reports about the existence of such a clause have previously emerged.
Barcelona currently lead La Liga after taking 21 points from their opening seven matches.