September 13th 2024.
Cesc Fabregas, a skilled football player, achieved great success during his time with Chelsea, winning two Premier League titles. However, his move to Chelsea in 2014 was met with controversy and criticism. Fabregas recently opened up about the details of his decision, revealing that a conversation with Jose Mourinho ultimately convinced him to turn down offers from Manchester United and Manchester City.
Fabregas first made a name for himself at the young age of 16 while playing for Arsenal. He spent over a decade with the club, making over 300 appearances and even serving as captain for three years. However, in 2011, he made the decision to return to his childhood club, Barcelona. Despite this move being accepted by Arsenal supporters, Fabregas' later decision to join their rivals Chelsea was met with much pushback and he was even booed upon his return to the Emirates in 2015.
During his time at Arsenal, Fabregas was unable to win the Premier League title, but he would later achieve this feat twice during his four-and-a-half-year stint with Chelsea. He also won other major trophies, such as the FA Cup, League Cup, and Europa League, before eventually leaving for Monaco in 2019.
In a recent interview on The Rest Is Football podcast, Fabregas shared that he has no regrets about choosing Chelsea over the other top English clubs at the time. He explained that he felt it was time for a change and wanted to be a key player for a different team. He also revealed that he had conversations with all three clubs (Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea) before making his decision.
Despite having initial doubts about joining Chelsea, Fabregas was convinced by Mourinho, who made him feel like Chelsea was the only option for him. He admitted that his history with Arsenal did cause some hesitation, but ultimately, he was motivated by the challenge and believed in Mourinho's vision for the team.
Looking back, Fabregas acknowledges that Arsenal will always hold a special place in his heart and that his success with Chelsea would not have been possible without his time at Arsenal. However, he felt that at 27 years old, he was still at the peak of his career and wanted to continue growing as a player. In hindsight, he believes that choosing Chelsea was the right decision and he has no regrets.
While Fabregas' career has now come to an end, he reflects on his time at Chelsea with pride and gratitude, knowing that he made the right choice and achieved great success with the team.
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