All things must end – and Cesc Fabregas’ professional career is slowly winding down. After three and a half years in the lavish Monte Carlo, the former Spain international will become a free agent.Monaco announced that the former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea playmaker wouldn’t extend his stay at Stade Louis II after his contract expires at the end of the month.18.30: (3.50) SO Armee (2.95) San Pedro (2.20)It was a disastrous season for the midfield maestro. Hamstring and ankle injuries, combined with covid, put Cesc a long way away from his best form. In the season that just ended, he made just two measly Ligue 1 appearances and another on in the Europa League. Even at 35, it’s far too few for the man who won the World Cup with Spain twelve years ago.Persistent fitness problems started rumours that Fabregas would be forced into early retirement. Still, the midfielder denied it a few weeks ago, claiming he’s considering offers for the next season.Thanks for everything, 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅! 🪄⚽️#GraciasCesc | @cesc4official pic.twitter.com/LkmTUvk211— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) June 18, 2022 He’s had a few offers to become a coach, but he wants to have one last good season doing what he’s always done best – passing the ball and enjoying on the pitch.”To be honest, I’ve already had two or three phone calls in the past two weeks from some of my former coaches to find out what I wanted to do, to see if I wanted to join them this summer as a coach. But this year has been so bad that I can’t finish on that, not after building this career. I want to keep playing. I’m grateful for the career I’ve had, but I don’t feel like it’s over.”Fabregas has made over 800 appearances during his professional club career, scoring 125 goals. He’s also scored 15 goals in 110 games for his country. He has won two Premier League titles with Chelsea and as many FA Cups – one with Arsenal and another with the Blues. During his stint with boyhood club Barcelona, he was the champions of Spain in 2012/13 and the Copa del Rey winner the season before.
