Unlike certain other Arsenal players, it’s fair to say that Cesc Fabregas left the club with his dignity intact. Since that moment he has maintained a degree of respect and class towards his ex-club that is almost unprecedented when it comes to modern day footballers. Such is his love for the club that Fabregas recently told Sky Sports News, “If I have to leave Barcelona, I will go back to Arsenal – I would like to.”
The Cesc Fabregas transfer saga ran on for so long that Arsenal fans were almost glad to see Cesc go when the moment came. They had been waiting for the news that Fabregas was now a Barcelona player for three summers and when the news hit it came as something of a relief. Cesc himself seems to have had a different reaction:
“I am not embarrassed to say that the day I left I could only say ‘Thank you very much’, I couldn’t say more. I’m not embarrassed to say that I nearly cried. Arsene Wenger, I have never met someone that loyal. He is one of the best, I really believe that.”
Like Thierry Henry, it’s clear that Cesc genuinely loved his time at Arsenal and that moving on was a hard thing to do. But whilst Thierry Henry’s career fizzled out, Fabregas’ career has hit new heights and now he’s finally receiving the silverware that his performances deserve.
For that reason, Barcelona wont be willing to let go of their midfield maestro any time soon. Indeed, who would bet against Cesc being a Barcelona player for the next 10 years?
But would Arsenal fans take Cesc back if circumstances permitted? If his second spell at his boyhood club were to come to an end, would Arsenal fans endorse a second spell with them?
One thing’s clear, Cesc is not a Samir Nasri or a Mathieu Flamiini. Both of those players permanently blotted their copybooks when they made their respective moves to Manchester City and AC Milan. They lost the respect of the fans and pundits alike and wouldn’t be welcome back at the club.
Cesc Fabregas on the other hand is an entirely different kettle of fish. His copybook remains in pristine condition and Arsenal fans would be only too glad to have a player of his quality and stature back at the club. It’s just unfortunate that such a move will, in all likelihood, never happen.
What’s your take? Would you like to see Cesc Fabregas back at the club?
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as an arsenal fan would like to see thiery henry back but, will ther red bull allow the short term loan or will he be confortable with hte shoet term loan with all his love for the club
cesc is a good player with characters, good behaviour and just after his depature he has shown how he feel for club even though he is having good momentum with bacar, we never know what tomorrow gona give us but i believe arsenal fans can accept cesc back.
Whilst it is tempting to say “YES” very quickly, things must be put into perspective. Firstly he isn’t coming back anytime soon. So let’s look long term. In another five years time we will truly be able to say that Arsenal and Barca got the best out of Cesc and it will be down hill from there as far as Cesc’s performances. Is that when we want him back? I think not. Also it sends out the wrong message. Henry has often spoken about coming back. Hleb also. Cesc and Hleb chose to go. Once you’ve gone, you’ve gone. No coming back. It tells the youngsters like Jack, Theo, Frimpong, Gibbs, Ox, etc. that they should think long and hard before going, because once you’re gone, you’re gone. Players have far too much power. This is about respect and giving the club some power. I wish you luck Cesc, it’s time you moved on, Arsenal has and always will.