‘Van Persie and Nasri were the only players on my level’ – Fabregas explains why he left Arsenal
Cesc Fabregas has revealed why he left Arsenal nine years ago, conceding to crying after defeats while naming Robin van Persie and Nasri as the only players on his level "mentally and technically" at the club.
Arsene Wenger managed to sign Fabregas as a youngster from Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2003, and he became the youngest player to appear in the first team in the club's history a month after his arrival.
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The ex-Spain international went on to play in 303 matches across all competitions for Arsenal, becoming a favourite among fans for his exceptional passing range, fierce passion and combative style in midfield.
He was, however, unable to inspire enough success in the form of trophies, with a solitary FA Cup v...
