Man Utd Transfer News: Cesc Fabregas Snubs Red Devils To Stay At Barcelona

by Joseph Dempsey

BBC. United had two bids for the 26-year-old rejected and were thought to be weighing up a third offer, which would have shattered the club's transfer record of £30.7 million. But the Premier League champions have had their hopes dashed after the ex-Arsenal skipper revealed he would remain at the Nou Camp this summer. "Triumphing in Barcelona has been my dream since I was a child," said Fabregas.

"I am very happy at Barcelona and I haven't spoken to any other club in the last two years."
Fabregas first started his career with Barca before joining Arsenal as a 16-year-old, becoming the youngest ever player to feature for the Gunners. He later became captain in November 2008, succeeding from William Gallas in the role. The midfielder made over 300 appearances for the Londoners and was renowned as one of their brightest creative sparks, making 100 assists for the club. He rejoined the Catalans in the summer of 2011 on a five-year contract. Speculation about his future has persisted this summer with United seeing two bids, of £25 million and £30 million, knocked back by the Spanish champions. Barca have always insisted the player is not for sale, and Fabregas now looks set to stay at the club for at least another season.

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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.