Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has admitted he has a desire to manage in the Premier League when he retires from playing.

The 35-year-old completed a free transfer to Serie B side Como on Monday following the expiry of his contract at Monaco.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, Fabregas explained how managing in the Premier League is a target he has set for himself.

“When I became a coach, as I have said, the Premier League has been my league. It is where I played my best football, my best years, where people respected me so much,” he said.

“I feel really loved in England and, in the future, I would love to [to coach there]. Why not?

“I’d love to [be a Premier League manager] 100 per cent. If I can look at a target in some years to come, then this is definitely in my head.

But, first things first: take one step at a time. I’m here to do well for Como. It’s a beautiful project and let’s see where we go from there. "