Fabregas still set on Barca return

07 February 2010 10:37
Fabregas has long been linked with a move back to the Catalan giants, where he spent six years as a youth-team player.[LNB]He played down Spanish reports that he could move back in the summer, but has confirmed he intends to go back at some point.[LNB]He told Catalunya Radio: "I have not been called by anyone. Neither me or my agent. But I can only speak from what I know and answer what I know.[LNB]"I have never hidden the fact that one day I will return to Barcelona.[LNB]"Since I was nine months old, my grandfather would take me to the Barca stadium and I spent all my life wearing those colours.[LNB]"For one reason or another I had to go, but one never knows what can happen.[LNB]"Barcelona is the best city in the world to live in and the quality of life is great. I know it very well.[LNB]"I do not like the weather in London, but as a city it is spectacular. When I retire, I will live in Barcelona."[LNB]Fabregas has been at Arsenal for over six years and continues to go from strength to strength.[LNB]The 22-year-old has scored 11 goals in 20 Premier League appearances this season and is enjoying his best campaign yet.[LNB]It is no surprise, then, that Arsenal are keen to tie him down to a new contract and the Sunday Mirror claims they want to make him the highest paid player in their history.[LNB]Fabregas is not letting his future be a distraction, though as he focuses on his club duties, in the hope of being in prime shape for the World Cup.[LNB]He added: "I'm in the best form of my career, individually speaking, and I want to keep my mind in the present.[LNB]"There are four months of competition and we are doing well as a team.[LNB]"I want to be calm and to be able to centre myself in the Premier League and in the Champions League so that I can arrive at the World Cup in good form, that is another of my priorities."[LNB]Arsenal face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday knowing defeat will effectively rule them out of the title race.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Chelsea 5/6, Draw 12/5, Arsenal 7/2  

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