Premier League - Fabregas committed to Arsenal

Eurosport - Tue, 31 Mar 13:35:00 2009

Cesc Fabregas has confirmed receiving an approach from former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon, but says he never wanted to leave Arsenal.

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Fabregas has come on leaps and bounds during his time in North London to become one of the best, and most sought-after, midfielders in European football.

The 21-year-old, who is contracted to Arsenal until 2014, has been persistently linked with a return home with Real Madrid and Barcelona keen to acquire his services.

However, Fabregas insists he has never assured Calderon that he would join Real nor did he express any desire to leave The Gunners.

"It's true the president of Real Madrid called me personally - we spoke on the phone," Fabregas said in El Mundo.

"But I never gave him my word that I was going to sign for Real Madrid. He asked about my progress and that was it.

"I have not given him nor anyone else the expectation that I will join them. The same goes for anyone who represents me.

"I am a person of my work and I can assure you that I have never given any club reason to believe that I would leave Arsenal.

"Nobody can say that they have agreed with me that I become part of their project. That is clear.

"It is an incredible compliment that two of the most important clubs in the world are interested in you, but I am an Arsenal player and have a contract with them until 2014."

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  1. Let us wait and see. Arsenal can do without any of his­ big players. The influence of Arshavin will over-shadow­ Fabrecas in Arsenal next season.

    From bgfagbuyi, on Tue 31 Mar 8:44PM

  2. That's good Skipper For Long Time Young Boy

    From aishat.abba, on Tue 31 Mar 2:58PM

  3. i hope FAB stays n i believe he'll for another yr.­ then maybe he'll move

    From Chikku, on Tue 31 Mar 2:24PM

  4. I love it when people who can't spell themselves­ tell other people they can't spell. I'm sure­ that donneysbeck is typing using his forehead.

    From alankshort, on Tue 31 Mar 2:24PM
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    i'm more concerened about my blues ....i want to­ put chelsea in order
    Fabregas should go wherever he­ choses to though he is a talented midfielder .
    arsene­ Wenger knows how he is doing with young­ players...
    maybe he will sale fab. and use the money to­ buy a complete squad..mr,sense.
    Arsenal go to hell.

    From collins, on Tue 31 Mar 1:21PM

  6. cesc is the best midfielder and arsenal will be better­ with him

    From bahram, on Tue 31 Mar 1:03PM

  7. donneysbeck your not the sharpest tool in the box,­ knowone is interested in your stupid posts - go away

    From ctbee3, on Tue 31 Mar 12:40PM

  8. Real Madrid will not buy Fabregas FOREVER.Just stop­ dreaming!!!!!

    From Tham, on Tue 31 Mar 12:34PM

  9. well i guess as long as donneysbeck understands himself­ then thats all that counts. I guess he proves that­ inbreeding still goes on. At least they keep it in the­ family ;)

    Anyway it would be a shame if he does go.­ And i am an arsenal fan, he's not world class but­ he is one of the best midfielders in the premier league­ and as he's only 21 he will be world class by the­ time he's 26. And as for this spitting incident, i­ really didn't realise spitting on the floor was a­ crime, as that is what he did.

    From alankshort, on Tue 31 Mar 12:29PM

  10. donneysbeck=P.R.A.T

    From ctbee3, on Tue 31 Mar 12:24PM
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    He is a @#$% ! If he tried gobbing at me, I would kick­ him square in the bo11ocks !

    From Chris, on Tue 31 Mar 12:17PM

  12. who wouldn't want to keep a player like Fabregas?­ any team in the prem would want him. he is class, and­ still very young.

    From aleksicn93, on Tue 31 Mar 12:10PM

  13. A plea to Yahoo/Eurosport.

    I think it is about time­ that you introduced the facility to block seeing­ comments from selected users. In being able to block­ the inane comments from certain users these boards­ would be far more 'enjoyable' to a large number­ of users.

    From Nige, on Tue 31 Mar 11:57AM
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    Fabrephelgm should be banned from all competitions­ until the end of the season !

    From art_tidesco, on Tue 31 Mar 11:47AM
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    i think fab is pants anyway big fish in a small pond if­ you ask me

    From Frosty, on Tue 31 Mar 11:37AM

  16. I dso wish you wouldn't print comments from the­ likes of donneysbeck, which are totally unreadable and­ incoherent.

    As far as Fabrecas is concerned, I hope­ he stays, he is such a talented and influencial player.­ I have no doubt he has the highest regard for Arsenal­ and will continue to give of his best once he returns­ from injury. We need his flair and stability in­ midfield. However He WILL leave in time,(possibly 2 - 3­ years) it is only to be expected. But the club needs to­ win something this year. FA Cup & Champions league­ are still within our grasp and we need his return &­ influence.

    From david c, on Tue 31 Mar 11:35AM
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    Donkeysback : Idti nak hoy, tvo mudrak :)

    From WILLIAM, on Tue 31 Mar 11:28AM
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    Anyway if Cesc does go we have plenty of players who­ can cover for him. For me I think Arshivan is even­ better at passing than Fab which is saying something!­ Fab hasn't had the best seasons until his injury­ and we're playing bloody well without him. Of­ course all us gooners want the guy to stay for as long­ as possible but it wouldn't be the end of the­ world. Plus we'd get about £40m for him!

    From niki r, on Tue 31 Mar 11:25AM
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    With such a great denial he must be on his way

    From doblepsd, on Tue 31 Mar 11:18AM
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