Cesc Fabregas joins Chelsea from Barcelona
The 27-year-old Spanish midfielder signs a five-year contract with English Premier League club for a fee of around £30 million
Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas said on Thursday that he had signed for English Premier League club Chelsea from Barcelona.
“I considered all the other offers very carefully and I firmly believe that Chelsea is the best choice,” said the 27-year-old former Arsenal player.
Fabregas is believed to have signed a five-year contract for a fee in the region of £30 million (HK392 million).
They match my footballing ambitions with their hunger and desire to win trophies
With Barcelona having failed to win any silverware last season and the appointment of Luis Enrique as the new head coach, Fabregas was allowed to leave Spain.
He said Chelsea was his preferred option.
“They match my footballing ambitions with their hunger and desire to win trophies,” he said.
“They have an amazing squad of players and an incredible manager. I am fully committed to this team and I can’t wait to start playing.”