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Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain confirms club has made contact with Arsenal about Cesc Fabregas
Board member promises 'respectful' negotiations...
21 May 2010 18:42:00
By Matt Monaghan
Barcelona technical secretary Txiki Begiristain has confirmed that the club have contacted Arsenal about signing Cesc Fabregas, but admits that the Spanish giants are yet to receive an answer.
As reported exclusively by Goal.com UK, club captain Fabregas told manager Arsene Wenger earlier this week about his desire to return to the La Liga champions. The Gunners have insisted they will reject any interest in the £80 million-rated midfield superstar.
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Speaking to the press while celebrating the £34.2m signing of David Villa, Begiristain confirmed an approach has been made for Fabregas.
"As he has the will to return, we contacted Arsenal to ask them if they are ready to negotiate. We are waiting for an answer," Begiristain said.
"The player has shown his will to come to Barca, but we will not do anything until Arsenal want to negotiate."
Should the Spanish starlet move to Camp Nou, it would see the Arsenal captain's career move full-circle, having joined the Gunners from the La Liga giants as a 16-year-old in 2003.
Fabregas has never hidden from the fact that he would one day like to return to Barca, where he would work under the tutelage of boyhood hero Pep Guardiola.
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As reported exclusively by Goal.com UK, club captain Fabregas told manager Arsene Wenger earlier this week about his desire to return to the La Liga champions. The Gunners have insisted they will reject any interest in the £80 million-rated midfield superstar.
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"As he has the will to return, we contacted Arsenal to ask them if they are ready to negotiate. We are waiting for an answer," Begiristain said.
"The player has shown his will to come to Barca, but we will not do anything until Arsenal want to negotiate."
Should the Spanish starlet move to Camp Nou, it would see the Arsenal captain's career move full-circle, having joined the Gunners from the La Liga giants as a 16-year-old in 2003.
Fabregas has never hidden from the fact that he would one day like to return to Barca, where he would work under the tutelage of boyhood hero Pep Guardiola.
"We have the will of the player to come to Barcelona, but what we won't do is start to negotiate without Arsenal until an agreement is reached."
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Begiristain added: "Cesc has a contract with his club and we will be very respectful."
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