WHY FABREGAS JOINED COMO REVEALED

Veteran Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas could have called it quit with his professional football career after an injury-hit final year at French club AS Monaco, but the Spaniard has decided to make one last move in his career.

The 35-year-old was always going to leave Monaco this summer at the end of his contract at the club especially after making just five appearances in all competitions. Cesc Fabregas was restricted to a handful of appearances due to injury. The Spanish international had been at Monaco since he joined them from Premier League outfit Chelsea at the start of 2019.

Fabregas was planning to retire as a professional footballer according to a lot of media outlets before he was convinced to sign for Italian Serie B side Como by Chelsea legend Dennis Wise. Ex-Blues midfielder Wise is now a sporting director at Como.

FABREGAS RELEASE FROM MONACO CONFIRMED

It was an open secret for many months, but it has now been confirmed that Cesc Fabregas will leave French club AS Monaco when his current deal expires this month. Cesc Fabregas and Ex-Arsenal teammate Vito Mannone have been confirmed on the list of released players from Monaco this summer.

Fabregas, 35, still has less than two weeks on his contract with Monaco as things stand but it is certain that he will leave the club when his contract is up. The Spaniard is not planning retirement yet as he wants to continue to play professional football.

FABREGAS REPORTEDLY OKAYS CHELSEA PURSUIT OF NAPOLI DEFENDER

According to SPORT, Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is ready to leave the club this summer and has informed the Italian giants of his decision. Alerted by the development, Chelsea and Tottenham have held discussions with his representatives, but the 30-year-old star wants a transfer to Barcelona.

Koulibaly has been with Napoli since 2014 when he arrived from KRC Genk and has grown into one of the most consistent and reliable defenders in the game. The 30-year-old, though, is entering the final year of his contract with the Partenopei and has turned down a new offer of extension from the Serie A outfit, as he believes the time is right for him to move on this summer.

CESC FABREGAS CONFIRMS MONACO EXIT

Spanish international Cesc Fabregas has confirmed his exit from French club AS Monaco this summer. The former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder revealed that he would leave Monaco at the end of his contract at the club. Cesc Fabregas also stated his desire to continue his football career.

In a chat with French media outlet So Foot, Cesc Fabregas revealed that he would be leaving Monaco when his current deal expires in June. When asked if he would stay at Monaco beyond this season, Fabregas disclosed that his exit from the club is imminent as he wants a new challenge.

CHELSEA HAVE STILL NOT FOUND FABREGAS REPLACEMENT

The clamour for a new defensive-minded midfielder is clear for Chelsea but another profile has been lacking for Thomas Tuchel. It spoke volumes about the impact Cesc Fabregas had at Chelsea that on his final appearance at Stamford Bridge he broke into tears before he departed for Monaco.

Fabregas, once a villain at Arsenal, had become one of the club's beloved protagonists.

As part of two title wins, an FA Cup and League Cup between 2014 and 2018, the Spanish maestro had dictated midfield, helped craft some wonderful goals and was added to a growing list of players who had found joy swapping north for west London.

FABREGAS: CHELSEA STAR HAS TO BE MORE SCRAPPY

Former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has had his say on his former teammate Andreas Christensen. The defender has been linked with a move away from Chelsea, with Barcelona being named as his likely destination. The former Blues midfielder believes that the Danish defender would benefit from adding an element of gamesmanship to his Arsenal. Fabregas spent five years at Stamford Bridge, winning two Premier League titles. two domestic cups and a Europa League during his time in west London.

ARSENAL: NEW TARGET SET FOR SMITH-ROWE

A new record has been set for Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith-Rowe after the two-cap England international matched the 12-year record of Cesc Fabregas. Spanish international Cesc Fabregas joined North London giants Arsenal as a teenager from La Liga team Barcelona and he was in the club's Academy before being promoted to the first team by legendary manager Arsene Wenger.

Emile Smith-Rowe is the leading goalscorer in the Arsenal team this season and he took his tally to ten goals in all competitions last weekend to match the record of Cesc Fabregas. He is the first Arsenal Academy graduate to score ten goals in all competitions for the Gunners since Fabregas managed the feat in 2010.

PREMIER LEAGUE: FABREGAS CRITICAL OF ATWELL

Ex-Premier League star Cesc Fabregas was highly critical of centre referee Stuart Atwell for his performance during the first league game of this year in the English top flight. The first game of 2022 in the Premier League was the controversial clash between hosts Arsenal and Manchester City.
Cesc Fabregas was adamant that the referee should not have awarded a second half penalty to Manchester City in what was the turning point of the game. He was criticised by Cesc Fabregas via his official Twitter handle.

FABREGAS LAUDS GERRARD IMPACT AT VILLA

AS Monaco midfielder Cesc Fabregas has praised the impact of Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard since his appointment last month. Cesc Fabregas made this known via his official Twitter handle while he was watching the Premier League clash between hosts Aston Villa and Chelsea earlier this week. The midfielder has been impressed with the work that Gerrard has done at Villa Park since he was made their new manager in the place of the sacked Dean Smith.

Cesc Fabregas was impressed with the performance of Aston Villa against Chelsea despite the fact that Gerrard was not on the sidelines after he tested positive for Covid-19. The Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder tweeted that Villa are a well drilled unit under Gerrard who has now overseen seven Premier League games. Gerrard has been on the sidelines in six of those seven games.

FABREGAS REVEALS REASON FOR TUCHEL SUCCESS

Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has revealed the reason behind the numerous successes achieved by German tactician Thomas Tuchel since he became the Chelsea manager in the first month of this year.

Chelsea appointed Tuchel as their new manager in January 2020 following the dismissal of club legend Frank Lampard from the position after a poor run in the league.

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