Fans were left raving after Cesc Fabregas' recent stint on Sky Italia, in which the Spanish coach gave an intriguing peak behind the curtain at his coaching style.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona great has taken Italian minnows Como to a mid-table finish in Serie A in just his first permanent managerial role, naturally earning widespread praise for his efforts.
While he has thrived at Como, he has unsurprisingly be linked with moves to more established clubs on the continent.
With Carlo Ancelotti leaving Real Madrid for Brazil, and Xabi Alonso expected to replace him, Fabregas has reportedly emerges as a frontrunner to replace his compatriot in Germany.