Silva urges Fabregas to stay a Gunner

15 June 2010 09:42
Gilberto Silva believes former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas should remain at the club rather than join Barcelona.[LNB] Fabregas had been the subject of a long-standing interest from the Catalan giants, who he left to move to London at the age of 16.[LNB]Gilberto Silva spent six years at Arsenal and played alongside the Gunners skipper as he was developing his game as a youngster.[LNB]The 33-year-old has since moved onto Greek outfit Panathinaikos while Fabregas has become one of the world's most revered footballers.[LNB]The loss of the Spaniard to Barcelona would be a big blow to Arsene Wenger's team, according to Gilberto Silva, and the Brazilian feels the 23-year-old would be better off staying at the Emirates.[LNB]When asked if Fabregas should stay at Arsenal, he told Sky Sports News: "I think so.[LNB]I hope he stays. He is a big person and must ask himself and think very carefully if he has to go or not.[LNB]"But of course the final decision (is something) he has to do. In case this situation happens, it will be a big blow for Arsenal.[LNB]"But let's wait and see."

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