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Inter Milan and Cesc Fabregas held a crunch meeting in London tonight to understand the deal’s feasibility.
However, per Alfredo Pedulla via FCInter1908, Inter’s contract proposal fell short of the Spaniard’s demands.
Indeed, the 38-year-old requests a three-year contract, while Inter prefer a shorter agreement.
Therefore, Pedulla believes Como are closer to keeping hold of Cesc Fabregas than Inter are to signing him.
Adding to this sentiment, the manager confirmed his desire to stay at Giuseppe Sinigaglia earlier today.
Alfredo Pedulla Confirms Inter Milan Failed to Convince Cesc Fabregas During London Meeting
Piero Ausilio had direct contact with Fabregas to try to convince the ex-Arsenal playmaker to take over the reins at San Siro.
However, the Como boss demanded certain assurances regarding the transfer window.
Unfortunately, the parties do not see eye to eye, which only corroborates Gianluca Di Marzio’s recent report.
Indeed, Di Marzio confirmed Inter are still hot on Fabregas’ heels but insisted the road remains ‘complicated.’
Therefore, the chances of Fabregas taking Simone Inzaghi’s place in the dugout are dwindling.
Meanwhile, the idea of Patrick Vieira’s return to Giuseppe Meazza is gaining momentum.
Currently in charge of Genoa, the Frenchman is Inter’s backup plan should talks with Fabregas go sideways.
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