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Fabregas admits to split loyalties

29 Jul 2010 - 15:50:20

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Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has admitted that he is torn between the Gunners and Barcelona.

The 2009 Champions League winners have already had an offer for the Spain international midfielder rejected by the north London outfit this summer but the feeling persists that he will eventually return to the club he has always followed at some point in his career.

Speaking to Spanish magazine DIR Emotions, Fabregas said: "I am from Barcelona. I am a club member, along with my grandfather, my uncle and my cousin.

"I feel those colours and have since I was young. I am Catalan, I am from Arenys (a small Catalonian village). I have come through the Barca youth system. However, I am Arsenal's captain.

"I am a Gunner and that is where I have made myself as a player and matured as a person.

"Arsene Wenger is a second father to me, the most important person in my life after my father. He has been very supportive of me and has treated me like a son. I am part of his family. He does not want me to leave.

"My last conversation with him in London was one of the most difficult moments I have had to live. I am left very touched.

"The Barcelona players are my friends and have been for many years. They play stellar football and everything they have won they deserve 100 per cent."