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Mar242020 by JBNo Comments

Fabregas reveals Xabi Alonso begged to join Arsenal

Premier League

Former Arsenal player Cesc Fabregas has revealed that Xabi Alonso was ‘begging’ to join the gunners back in 2009 but, despite his own efforts, the Gunners’ hierarchy did not complete the deal. Alonso had been told by then Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez that he would be allowed to leave – with the Reds boss eager to replace him with Gareth Barry – and the Spaniard wanted to join Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked about players that Arsenal missed out on during an interview, Cesc Fabregas said of Alonso: ‘He’s one. I was with Xabi on the phone the whole summer. ‘He was dying to come. He was literally begging everyone to go to Arsenal, he really wanted to come. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘And to be honest...

Mar152020 by JBNo Comments

Fabregas explains penalty bet with Caballero that led to him buying him a Land Rover

Premier League

Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he bought Willy Caballero a Range Rover after losing a bet to his ex-team-mate at Chelsea, sharing a clip of the moment he paid up on social media. Fabregas was widely seen as a set-piece expert at the height of his career, due to his striking technique and composure in a dead ball situation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fabregas played for the blues between 2014 and 2019, helping the club win four major trophies, including two Premier League titles, and was also a big personality behind the scenes at Chelsea. Ex-Chelsea goalie Marcin Bulka revealed back in April that the Spanish midfielder agreed to buy a car for another of the club's back-up shot-stoppers Caballero, if he missed a penalty in training. (a...

May302019 by JBNo Comments

‘Ozil doesn’t have it in him to be a leader’ – Fabregas questions Arsenal star

UEFA, Premier League

Cesc Fabregas believes Mesut Ozil does not "have it in him to be a leader”, with the former Arsenal star suggesting that one in the present team requires a player like Cristiano Ronaldo alongside him in order to perform. The German midfielder once boasted such illustrious club colleagues while he was in Spain with Real Madrid. A move to the Premier League was intended to make him a talisman in his own right, but the World Cup winner has struggled to meet expectation for the Gunners. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His inability to dictate proceedings was discussed once again during a forgettable showing from both him and the team as a whole in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. Arsenal fell to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of London ...

Apr132019 by JBNo Comments

Fabregas reveals he was forced out of Chelsea by Sarri’s ‘son’ Jorginho

Premier League

Former blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas claims to have been forced towards the exits at Chelsea by the arrival of Sarri’s “son” Jorginho. The Spaniard took the decision to head for Monaco during the winter transfer window after falling down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He had enjoyed Premier League and FA Cup successes while in London, having 198 appearances and contributing an impressive number of assists. The arrival of Jorginho from Napoli in 2018 dropped him down the pecking order, though, with Sarri siding with a player he had previously worked with at Napoli. Fabregas believes he made the right call, with it clear that he was never going to get enough playing opportunities at Chelsea for as long as a fello...

Feb82019 by JBNo Comments

Cesc Fabregas reveals why Eden Hazard will sign new Chelsea deal

Premier League, Transfer Info

Cesc Fabregas believes Eden Hazard will sign a new deal with Chelsea and reject a transfer to Real Madrid. Earlier this week, Hazard increased speculation surrounding his future at Chelsea by conceding in an interview that he has already made a decision about what he will do at the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international will have just one year remaining on his contract with Chelsea this summer and is yet to reach an agreement over signing a new deal. But Fabregas believes his former teammate will remain at Stamford Bridge if he has already decided his future and insists the 28-year-old will not force a transfer away. ‘Frankly, I don’t know what Eden will do,’ Fabregas told Cadena SER. ‘I do know he loves Re...

Oct102018 by JBNo Comments

Carrick reveals how Fabregas blocked him from making Arsenal transfer

Premier League, Transfer Info

Michael Carrick has revealed that Cesc Fabregas blocked his dream move to Arsenal. The former Manchester United midfielder is currently working as an assistant coach at Old Trafford, and spent 12 years at the club. However, his career could have turned out completely differently, had a transfer to Arsenal gone through. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Then at West Ham, Carrick was put up for sale by the London club, who were desperate to raise funds and were suffering in the Championship. With a number of interested parties vying for his signature, Carrick had met with Harry Redknapp over the possibility of joining Portsmouth, only for a meeting to be arranged between him, his agent and Arsene Wenger ahead of a possible move to Arsenal. Writing in...

Sep282018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard Chelsea exit more likely – Fabregas

Premier League, Transfer Info

Cesc Fabregas has said that he believes Chelsea could struggle to keep Eden Hazard next summer window unless they agree a on a new contract. According to reports, Chelsea are prepared to make Hazard the highest-paid player in the club's history if he agrees to sign a new long-term deal, having been linked with a move to Real Madrid last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It was an easy decision [not to sell], especially now, because at this stage how much can Eden cost? Not many teams in the world can buy Eden Hazard," Fabregas told the Evening Standard. "He still had two years left on his contract. "Next year if he has one year left, that's a different story. You don't have as much power as a club. Eden is one of the best players in the world. ...

Jul212018 by JBNo Comments

Fabregas reveals constant contact with Eden Hazard over Real transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Cesc Fabregas has promised Chelsea supporters he is doing all he can to convince Eden Hazard to remain at the club. Hazard revealed after the World Cup he wanted to leave, but insisted he would not force Chelsea to sell him. Just a week after Hazard’s admission, Chelsea are reportedly believed to have reached an agreement with Real Madrid over a £170million move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea fans are still holding out hope Hazard will stay at Stamford Bridge, especially with the possibility that Thibaut Courtois will also join Real. And it seems it is not only the fans who want the Belgium international to stay, as Fabregas explained. ‘I won’t lie, I speak to him (Hazard) often. He is the best player at the club and we need Chelsea to k...

Mar262018 by JBNo Comments

Cesc Fabregas confirms he wants to return to Arsenal

Premier League

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas admitted he will will like to return to Arsenal in the future, after taking part in a Q&A on Twitter. The Spain international left Arsenal after eight years to return to his boyhood team Barcelona and Wenger rejected the opportunity to sign him when he left Camp Nou in 2014. Instead he joined Chelsea where he has now won two Premier League titles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, he has now opened the door to a possible return to the Emirates, but in a different role this time. When asked on Twitter whether he would like to return to Arsenal as a coach in the future, he said: ‘Of course.’ The 30-year-old still has some years left to play, but it would certainly be captivating to see him as part of the gunne...