Wanted Fabregas quashes Barcelona talk by pledging his future to Arsenal

11 February 2010 09:10
Cesc Fabregas has pledged his allegiance to Arsenal in his latest attempt to drive away rumours that he is bound for Barcelona at the end of the season.[LNB]The Spain midfielder, 22, was prised away from the Nou Camp by the Gunners at just 16-years-old and his emergence at the Emirates in recent years has propelled him to top transfer target for the Catalan giants, who are keen to secure his return.[LNB]But following widespread reports in Spain on Tuesday that the midfielder has verbally agreed a five-year deal worth £5.7million per year were promptly quashed by both clubs and the player, who insisted he is not set for a homeland return this summer.[LNB] Staying power: Cesc Fabregas has denied he is set to leave Arsenal for Barcelona[LNB]'They denied it, I've denied it. I just want to focus on Arsenal,' said Fabregas.[LNB] Fabregas is not joining us, insist Barca amid claims of verbal deal for starCompetition: Win an Arsenal shirt signed by skipper Cesc Fabregas Arsenal 1 Liverpool 0: Gunners banish the blues as Diaby revives title hopesARSENAL FC

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