Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard also expressed his opinions on the Spaniard’s imminent move away from Stamford Bridge.
In case you didn’t know…
Due to lack of minutes on the pitch under new boss Maurizio Sarri, Fabregas reportedly wanted out of Stamford Bridge, despite the manager’s wish to keep hold of the veteran.
After being substituted in the FA Cup game against the Tricky Trees, the former Barcelona midfielder’s goodbyes to the Chelsea crowd cleared the air on a possible move away from West London.
The heart of the matter
After 12 and a half years, including eight at the Emirates, Fabregas has decided to unlock a new chapter in his illustrious career. He hugged his mates, addressed the supporters and shed a few tears before disappearing into the tunnel.
David Luiz, who spent two full seasons with the midfielder, revealed his emotional speech ahead of the advanced talks with the Thierry Henry-led side.
He added:
Eden Hazard, who shared the dressing room with the magical midfielder for four and a half years, boldly claimed that the 31-year-old has given everything for Chelsea. He remarked:
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Cesc Fabregas is a true Premier League legend.
What’s next?
From his scant appearances as a substitute, Fabregas has illustrated his vision and dominant nature in midfield. He will surely come in handy for AS Monaco, who are hovering over the relegation spots in Ligue 1.
Meanwhile, Chelsea travel to Wembley on 8 January to face-off against bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
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