Cesc Fabregas retires from football. Image: @Fanzine_com
Fabregas announces retirement
Cesc Fabregas says he will now focus on his coaching career after ending his footballing career after two decades of success.
Cesc Fabregas retires from football. Image: @Fanzine_com
Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has announced his immediate retirement from football, aged 36.
The Spaniard made 110 appearances for Spain, scoring 15 goals and was part of the 2010 World Cup winning squad. He also won two Euros with Spain in 2008 and 2012.
In the Premier League, Fabregas played for Chelsea and Arsenal. Although he had made his name at Arsenal, he won big trophies at Chelsea. With the Blues, he won it all domestically: winning two Premier Leagues, the FA Cup and League Cup. He also recorded an outstanding 57 assists for the club.
Fabregas, who featured under four permanent managers at Stamford Bridge, was most recently at Serie B side Como where he spent one year.
Fabregas retired from football at 36
He also spent three years at Barcelona, winning one La Liga title, and two Super Cups.
After his retirement, Fabregas wrote the following post on his social media channels, confirming the decision to end his hugely successful career.
“It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots,” said Fabregas.
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“From my first days at Barca, Arsenal, Barca again, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, I will treasure them all.From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget,” Fabregas added.
All those who have helped me, my teammates, coaches, directors, presidents, owners, fans and my agent. To all my family, from my parents and my sister to my wife and kids, I cherish your advice, mentorship and guidance,” he said.
“To my opponents who tried to knock me, thank you for making me stronger. It has already been more than worth it with all the great memories and friends that I have made on the way, said Fabregas.
‘I’ve also learnt 3 languages and became more compassionate and wiser along my travels. I lived experiences that I never thought in a million years I would even come close to.”
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“It’s not all sadness though as I’m now going to cross the white line and start coaching the B and Primavera teams of Como 1907.
“A club and a project I couldn’t be more excited about. This charming football team won my heart from the first minute and came to me at the perfect time in my career. I will grab it with both hands.
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“:So after 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game.”
“I loved every minute. Cesc Fabregas.”
