Thierry Henry and Jamie Vardy among the famous faces to join in celebrations as Cesc Fabregas’ Como continue their fairytale story by earning promotion to Serie A

A host of recognisable faces joined celebrations as Italian side Como secured promotion to Serie A.

Just five years ago the club were languishing in the fourth-tier of Italian football having recovered from bankruptcy, before undergoing one of the most remarkable resurgences in recent memory.

In 2022 World Cup-winning midfielder Cesc Fabregas arrived at the club on a free transfer from Monaco, playing the final season of his illustrious career at the club before becoming assistant manager and part-owner this season.

With Welshman Osian Roberts at the helm, Como recovered from a faltering start to the season to finish the campaign nine games unbeaten, securing automatic promotion to the top flight with a 1-1 draw with Cosenza on Friday.

Joining Fabregas as one of the club’s part-owners Thierry Henry was in attendance at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with Leicester striker Jamie Vardy also watching on from the stands.

The club earned a 1-1 draw against Cosenza on the final day of the season to clinch automatic promotion

Fabregas finished his playing career at the club last season and has since served as assistant manager

Meanwhile former Chelsea star Dennis Wise, who serves as the club’s CEO having been initially brought in as technical advisor 2019, also joined in celebrations.

In a clip posted on the club’s social media channels, Fabregas congratulated the team for securing a return to Serie A for the first time in more than two decades.

‘First of all, congratulations because we had an incredible season.’ He said.

‘I know we didn’t finish in the manner that maybe we wanted. Tomorrow morning training at 10 A.M. 

‘But I have to say one thing, before we go outside with all the fans. Thanks, but take strength because this year is nothing. This is just the warm-up.

‘Next year, we increase the level, more work, ok? And as I…