Cesc Fabregas is undergoing a medical in Barcelona

[Beenaale_No1]

RIP Arsenal

[shiniile9]

[Beenaale_No1]

Cesc Fabregas completes move from Arsenal to Barcelona

Cesc Fabregas has put the finishing touches on his move to Barcelona from Arsenal after signing a five-year contract with the European champions.



Following confirmation last night that Barça and Arsenal had reached an initial agreement for the transfer of the Spain international, Fàbregas this morning undertook a two-stage medical before the Catalan club confirmed on their official Twitter page that he had put pen to paper on his contract.

The 24-year-old, who has had a 200 million euro (over £175million) buy-out clause inserted in his contract, is now set to be officially presented to the Barça fans this afternoon at the Nou Camp before then speaking to the media.

Barcelona posted a comment on their official Twitter feed which read: "Cesc has signed his contract which ties him to Barcelona until 2016. The buy-out clause is 200 million euros."

According to the Barcelona website, Fabregas' medicals have proven him to be in perfect condition.

Barcelona's first-team doctor Ricard Pruna said: "All the tests taken have been satisfactory."

Pruna added that Fabregas "can be integrated into training without any problem."

Barça's next match sees them take on Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Supercopa at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night. Barça drew 2-2 in the first leg at the Bernabeu last night.

The announcement brings to an end the long-running transfer saga and sees Fabregas return to his local club Barça, who he left for Arsenal as a 16-year-old.

While Arsenal were always determined to keep Fabregas, it became clear this summer that the Spaniard - who made more than 300 appearances for the London club, scoring 57 goals - was no longer committed to their cause.

Barcelona saw a £27million offer rebuffed earlier in the summer, as Arsenal remained steadfast in their demands over a £40million fee.

However, with Barcelona not willing to significantly increase their cash bid, and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitting the player was unsettled, the English club reluctantly have allowed a deal to go through.

Wenger expressed disappointment at Fabregas' departure.

"We have been clear that we didn't want Cesc to leave and that remains the case," he said in a statement on Arsenal's website.

"However, we understand Cesc's desire to move to his hometown club and have now accepted an offer from Barcelona.

"We thank Cesc for his contribution at Arsenal and wish him future success."

Fabregas had, according to Arsenal, been struggling for match fitness because of a hamstring injury which saw him miss the club's Far East tour and other pre-season games.

Wenger omitted his captain from the Emirates Cup pre-season tournament and the midfielder was not selected for Saturday's opening Barclays Premier League fixture at Newcastle.

Despite winning both the European Championship and World Cup with Spain, club success has not followed for the midfielder, who missed Arsenal's Carling Cup final defeat to Birmingham at Wembley earlier this year through injury.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... elona.html

[Mondey]

Barca is absolutely unstoppable now !!

[Meru]

great,arsenal is a pathetic team, playing an anti-football kind of game

[Armstrong]

It is just not right to be a son of Catalonia and to have never played for Barcelona. If you want to be remembered long after you are gone as one of the best, you have to wear the Blaugrana shirt at some point in your footballing career. That is how every football player from Catalonia feels.

[Beenaale_No1]

Why do most black people support Arsenal.

90% of Africans support Arsenal. Why?

[Beenaale_No1]

It is just not right to be a son of Catalonia and to have never played for Barcelona. If you want to be remembered long after you are gone as one of the best, you have to wear the Blaugrana shirt at some point in your footballing career. That is how every football player from Catalonia feels.

I still dont see how he'll fit into their team. He'll most likely occupy the bench most of the time.

[Meru]

Why do most black people support Arsenal.

90% of Africans support Arsenal. Why?

I HATE ARSENAL,

[Mondey]

great,arsenal is a pathetic team, playing an anti-football kind of game

with Nasri leaving arsenal will be another ordinary club like polton or everton !

[Armstrong]

It is just not right to be a son of Catalonia and to have never played for Barcelona. If you want to be remembered long after you are gone as one of the best, you have to wear the Blaugrana shirt at some point in your footballing career. That is how every football player from Catalonia feels.

I still dont see how he'll fit into their team. He'll most likely occupy the bench most of the time.

I agree, Fabrigas is good but he is not the kind of player that Barca need right now. I think Barca will play him and try if he and Xavi and Iniesta can work together but if they realise the formation is not as effective as the one they had before his arrival, he will sit on the bench. Do I think all three can play together and that Barca will be more effective? I doubt, but only time will tell.

[shiniile9]

Let`s wait for the next season where he will be the laughing stock like,Henry.

[ciyaal_warta]

RIP to arsenal and wenger is signing under-table deal with PSG

[shiniile9]

RIP to arsenal and wenger is signing under-table deal with PSG

I wish. The club would regain its position in the premier league. Let him go the tight fisted cartoon alike stinking french.

[Armstrong]

People are talking about Arsenal not to have won anything for the last 7 years but if Wenger leaves they will be fighting for survival forget about them being contenders. The guy is one of the finest coaches, with the number of inexperienced players he has and how Arsenal are genuine title challengers every year that says a lot. I especially like how he gives African and black players the chance to develop their talent.