Cesc Fabregas Staying At Arsenal

Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he will be staying at Arsenal for the 2010/11 season.

The Spaniard has been linked with a return to Barcelona but Arsenal turned down two offers for their captain insisting that he was not for sale.

And while Fabregas had expressed his desire to leave the Gunners he insists that his attention is focused on the new Premiere league season and apologised to Arsenal fans 

A statement that was released by his manager read: "I am a professional and I fully understand that it is Arsenal's prerogative not to sell me.

"I owe a lot to the club, manager and the fans and I will respect their decision and will now concentrate on the new season ahead with Arsenal.

"I cannot deny that joining a club like Barcelona was not an attractive move for me. This was the club where I learnt my football, it is my home town where my friends and family are and a club where I have always dreamed of playing.

"There are not many players in the world who would not want to play for Barcelona. I have had many conversations with [Arsenal manager] Arsene Wenger both in person and over the phone over the last few months and although the content of those conversations will remain private, the conclusion is that Barcelona have had two formal offers rejected by Arsenal.

"I am an Arsenal player and as soon as I step out on to the pitch, that is the only club I will be thinking about. I am looking forward to the start of the season and putting this speculation behind me."

Fabregas was unable to finish the season for Arsenal due to injury but was fit in time to play for Spain during the World Cup in South Africa where they lifted the cup.

Arsenal get their season underway against Liverpool at Anfield on 15th August.

FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw