The father of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has claimed that his son will be staying at the Emirates for the foreseeable future despite past interest from Real Madrid and current speculation linking the Spaniard with a return to Barcelona.
Speaking to Cero Catalunya radio station, Francesc Fabregas explained how the Arsenal star is flattered by the interest in him from various clubs, but is happy in London.
"We are all Barça fans in the family, but everyone must understand that we are with Arsenal.
At this moment, he is happy and enjoying himself there. The club values him highly.
“Cesc can adapt to wherever he plays. He loves to play football and I am sure that he could fit in at any club.
"Any person in a job likes it if another company tells them they are fans and that they would like them to join their company.
"Of course, he likes to hear that Barça or Milan or Madrid like him, Anyone would."
Four years ago Real Madrid are known to have bid for the Catalan’s serveices, but Fabregas Senior made clear that the offered deal was rejected out of hand because the youngster was settled under the tutalge of Arsene Wenger.
"The only thing that I can say about Florentino Perez is that four years ago he came to us and we said no. There was a lot of money on the table and we said no," he added.
"We felt that it was not the best moment for Cesc to move. He has to think of himself and it is not all about money."