Cesc Fàbregas has just created an unprecedented precedent in football transfer history.

Mërgim Vojvoda, a 30-year-old Kosovo defender, confirmed that the former Arsenal midfielder approached him and convinced him to join Como during half-time of a competitive match – a bold move that left rival clubs wary.

Daring recruiting tactics in the tunnel

"He called me as we were going through the tunnel together," Vojvoda told Belgian newspaper 'DH Les Sports'. "Fabregas said straight out: 'Do you want to join us? I like the way you play.' I was so shocked that I could only stammer."

While other clubs spend months negotiating and going through many intermediate steps, Fabregas is taking a direct, bold approach. This tactic is setting a dangerous precedent, forcing rivals to be wary of the risk of losing their player at any time.

"He asked me if I liked his football philosophy, I said yes, and he immediately expressed his desire to bring me to Como," Vojvoda recalled.

When he received Fabregas' invitation, Vojvoda was negotiating a contract extension with Torino. Despite having been with the team for many years, the Kosovo defender did not hesitate to choose Como.

"Torino offered me a contract extension, but I refused because they didn't show any commitment," Vojvoda said. "Two days before the end of the transfer window, my agent told me that Como wanted me immediately."

The decision to leave a bigger club for a newly promoted team surprised many. However, Vojvoda insists Fabregas's appeal was the deciding factor.

"When Fabregas approached me directly, it was difficult to say no," the 30-year-old defender admitted. "He has a special style, and I knew this was an opportunity to develop my career."

Fabregas has not only shocked with his player recruitment tactics but is also applying a unique football philosophy at Como.

Fabregas has not only shocked the world with his player recruitment tactics but is also applying a unique football philosophy at Como - a style that bears the mark of Barcelona and La Masia.

"Fabregas' coaching style is very Spanish," Vojvoda commented. "It's about ball control, intelligent movement, playing fast and always looking forward. This helps the players read the game better."

At Como, Vojvoda played in an attacking back four system - a far cry from his full-back role in a three-man centre-back system at Torino.

"I get to use my technique and get more involved in the attack," said the Kosovo defender. "This style of play is similar to what I did at Mouscron and Standard Liège, where I was at my best."

The New Fear-Based Strategy - Recruiting with Passion

The Vojvoda-Fabregas story is testament to a new trend in football: legends turned coaches are changing the transfer market with their personal influence.

"Cesc has identified exactly the type of player that suits him," a Como source revealed. "Not just based on statistics or skills, but also on the ability to adapt to his football philosophy."

Instead of competing with money, Fabregas used passion and vision to build the Como squad. This strategy made many big clubs start to worry about the possibility of losing players to this talented former midfielder.

Fabregas is revolutionizing the transfer approach in Serie A. By directly approaching players and using his personal influence, the 37-year-old coach creates a special attraction in the market.

Vojvoda’s case could be the start of a new trend. As more football legends enter coaching careers, the battle for players between clubs will no longer be based solely on money.

“This is the secret of Cesc’s success,” Vojvoda concluded. “He has the ability to make others believe in his vision – a rare gift in the coaching world.”

In his first season leading Como, coach Fabregas created a miracle, helping the club successfully stay in the league. Not only that, this team also continuously created earthquakes when defeating many big names on the magical journey.

Source: https://znews.vn/chien-luoc-chuyen-nhuong-tao-bao-cua-fabregas-post1550279.html