Premier League - Fabregas denies contract rumour

Eurosport - Sun, 19 Oct 23:00:00 2008

Arsenal midfielder Francesc Fabregas has categorically denied reports that he has turned down a £35,000 a week pay rise to stay at the club.

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The News of the World claimed that the Spain international had rejected a weekly wage offer of £90,000, signaling his intention to leave the Emirates.

The player, however, issued a terse response.

"A newspaper report suggesting that I have rejected a new contract is untrue," the 21-year-old told the club website.

"The article is just mischief-making.

"Everybody knows I have a long-term contract and that I am happy here. I'm focused on doing my best for Arsenal."

Fabregas joined Arsenal from Barcelona's youth team as a 16-year-old and has been linked with a return to Spain with either Barca or Real Madrid.

Reda Maher / Eurosport

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  1. He needs a world class midfield enforcer. We are still the harlem globetrotters of the premiership.

    From xian, on Mon 20 Oct 10:52AM

  2. Unfortunately, something tells me the man is planning an exit... Why are we hearing all these speculations... Its an old cliche, but there is no smoke without fire... and personally... He would be the only letting himself down if he goes.

    BTW- Has any heard of any spectacular headlines concering ... Whatshisface... erm ....Hleb?!?!

    As I thought!

    From bigambitions2k3, on Mon 20 Oct 10:15AM

  3. Cesc is already good and at high stage @ Emirates..first-team choice by Wenger..
    If he travel to R.Madrid or Barca..he might compete with another great midfielder there..
    take a look at T.Henry..he's not at his best performance..will he come to Man City soon...?
    Cesc will be the captain next couple of month..

    David Villa..

    From ji is sleeping, on Mon 20 Oct 8:44AM

  4. fabregas is a legeng and arsenal is a great club in england and the world as a whole, so why always other clubs don"t grum players like henry, flamini,fabregas. fabregas stay cool arsenal is your club. alimamy kays.

    From joealim, on Mon 20 Oct 7:40AM

  5. He will not be at Arsenal next year unless you win the premier league....don't make me laugh or the ECL ......stop it my sides are splitting..

    From peterfarrelly@..., on Sun 19 Oct 10:33PM

  6. NO ONE CAN TAKE OUR BOY AWAY FROM US NOW!!!!!! NO WAY

    From kenneth, on Sun 19 Oct 8:48PM

  7. I'd like to see him stay at Arsenal, quality player and could help lead Arsenal to more silverware in the coming years. It would be good for the Premier League too if he does stay. But even if he does, at least you have Ramsey awaiting, that boy will become truly world class... lucky buggers ^_^
    United fan.

    From Nicholas G, on Sun 19 Oct 6:15PM

  8. he will not leave arsenal because Arsenal plays football for his passing qualities and Real madrid doesn't.Barcelona is the only other fit for him.He will probably go there in 6 , 7 years so arsenal fans rejoice he isn't going anywhere soon!Also- he has Henry, Pires , others that have left arsenal and look how happy they are now...he is not stupid.

    From LegendDB, on Sun 19 Oct 6:09PM

  9. Fabregas will stay only if the club get there act together but if the club do get there act together cesc will stay and be a legend!!!!!!

    From baz.ang@..., on Sun 19 Oct 5:26PM

  10. He's one of the best in the world. You could see that in EURO 2008. When Spain were looking off the pace and lacklustre, Fabregas came on, and changed the game.

    I hope he doesn't leave Arsenal.

    From The Undertaker (RIP), on Sun 19 Oct 5:16PM

  11. Hi going nowhere...Cesc loves Arsenal and Wenger, Arsenals future captain and leader of our new super youngsters is staying for life

    From corey!, on Sun 19 Oct 5:01PM

  12. he won't go to barca, he already expressed his love for real madrid

    From Vlad, on Sun 19 Oct 4:55PM

  13. soon or leter he will go back to barca!!

    From Rezo b, on Sun 19 Oct 4:33PM
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