David Beckham at Inter Miami, the Class of '92 with Salford City and now Cesc Fabregas with Serie B minnows Como, these ex-Premier League stars have all laid down their post-playing plans with radical ideas to transform their new clubs to the top of their respective divisions.But whilst everyone knows about the former Manchester United men and their ventures across the Atlantic and closer to home, several other top-flight aces have been pummelling in the pounds without the attention of the media spotlight.That's about to change as Daily Star Sport brings you six ex-stars you didn't realise were shareholders in football clubs...READ MORE: Football's nastiest training ground bust-ups ranked - Thomas Gravesen to John HartsonFormer Arsenal and Chelsea icon Cesc Fabregas has penned a two-year deal with Serie B outfit Como, where he will combine his playing duties with an off-the-field role as part-owner.
The World Cup winner was announced in the glorious northern Italian sunshine holding Como's new sensational sea-inspired alternative kit, with plans to buck the trend of releasing a new strip every season by making the new kit last five years.HAVE YOUR SAY!
Should footballers be allowed to own clubs whilst they're still playing? Let us know in the comments section. Blues icon Dennis Wise is employed as a Technical Consultant on behalf of the owners and is believed to have played an instrumental role in convincing Fabregas to head to Lake Como."He owns part of the club, he's a shareholder," Wise told The Mirror. "That's what Cesc wants to get involved in.
He'll be here a lot longer than expected really. It was important, he felt that way, to be part of it going forward long-term.
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