Cesc Fabregas

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Hugely gifted youngster signed a new eight-year deal in October 2006 after blossoming under Arsene Wenger's management. The Spanish midfielder moved to Highbury from Barcelona in October 2003 and has since developed into an intelligent and skilful player. Became Arsenal's youngest ever first-team player at 16 years 177 days when he played against Rotherham in the League Cup in 2003. He then went on to become the club's youngest goalscorer at 16 years 212 days when he netted in the 5-1 win over Wolves in the next round. His talents gained him a place in the Spanish national squad and helped the team in winning the Euro 2008 championship.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged Cesc Fabregas to lead the Gunners to the Premier League title this season, with a move to Barcelona looking less and less likely. The 23-year-old Spain international midfielder has been courted by Barca players and officials consistently since the end of last season, but Wenger has always insisted that his captain is not for sale at any price. He... [more»]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has attempted to draw a line under the Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona summer transfer saga. Wenger has declared himself happy with his skipper for the way he has conducted himself amid feverish speculation linking him with a return to his former club. The Gunners turned down an initial bid from the Spanish giants at the beginning of the summer and Fabregas refused to... [more»]

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta claims transfer target Cesc Fabregas will play one more season with Arsenal before heading back to Spain. Fabregas has been involved in a protracted tug-of-war between the two clubs during the off-season, with the Gunners refusing to sanction the sale of their captain back to his former club. The Spain midfielder reportedly told manger Arsene Wenger of his... [more»]

Barcelona striker David Villa believes Cesc Fabregas is desperate to leave Arsenal and sign for the Catalan giants. Despite several members of the Barca squad saying throughout the summer that the 23-year-old should move to the Camp Nou, it now seems likely that Fabregas will remain at the Emirates Stadium for at least one more season. The Gunners rejected a £25million bid for Fabregas earlier... [more»]

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has told Arsenal they are only "delaying the inevitable" when it comes to Cesc Fabregas returning to his former club. Fabregas has been the subject of one unsuccessful bid from the Spanish champions earlier this summer and his future in north London continues to look uncertain. Manager Arsene Wenger has vowed to fight to keep hold of his captain, who he signed as a... [more»]