Cesc Fabregas, former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. Fabregas retires after a remarkable career in which he won two Premier League titles with Chelsea, a La Liga title with Barcelona, and an FA Cup with Arsenal.While representing Spain, he also won the World Cup and two European Championships. Between 2006 and 2016, Fabregas was capped 110 times by his country.”It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots. From my first days at Barca, Arsenal, Barca again, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, I will treasure them all. From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget. All those who have helped me, my teammates, coaches, directors, presidents, owners, fans and my agent. To all my family, from my parents and my sister to my wife and kids, I cherish your advice, mentorship and guidance. To my opponents who tried to knock me, thank you for making me stronger.” Прикажи ову објаву у апликацији Instagram Објава коју дели Cesc Fàbregas (@cescf4bregas) The Spaniard started his professional career at Arsenal and made his first-team debut in 2003 at the age of 16, becoming the club’s youngest-ever player in the process. He scored once in three games in his first season before going on to have a sensational breakthrough campaign.Fabregas also won the FA Cup that season, appearing 46 times in all competitions. He went on to win the Golden Boy award and was the most fascinating teenager on the planet at the time. Fabregas, who had made over 300 games for Arsenal, opted to embark on a new journey by joining childhood club, Barcelona in 2011.Cesc earned his first league trophy in 2013 with Barcelona, and he was a key part in Pep Guardiola’s tremendously successful side. In fact, Fabregas, along with Xavi, Andres Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets, would create one of the world’s most potent midfield quartets.##NAJAVA_MECA_7347611##After three years, 151 games and 41 goals in his home Spain, the midfield maestro returned to England. His choice of signing for Chelsea was considered treason by Arsenal fans who used to adore him. But he went to Stamford Bridge to win titles and has done so under Jose Mourinho as the Blues dominated the 2014/15 campaign. In total, Fabregas made 198 appearances for the West London club, winning three major trophies, including the FA Cup in 2018, before he signed for Monaco on a three-and-a-half-year deal in January 2019. Fabregas was a mainstay in the Monaco side and had a successful impact in South France, despite struggling with injuries.Cesc: ‘ With Arsenal I was living a dream’Fabregas will now turn his attention to coaching with Fabregas staying at Serie B side Como, the club he played for last season, to coach their under-19 and B sides.”It’s not all sadness, though, as I’m now going to cross the white line and start coaching the B and Primavera teams of Como 1907. A club and a project I couldn’t be more excited about. This charming football team won my heart from the first minute and came to me at the perfect time in my career. I will grab it with both hands. So after 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game. I loved every minute.”
