Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said his only wish is to succeed with the Spanish champions and has dismissed the idea that he could be lured away to another club.
Manchester United boss David Moyes is trying to bring the 26-year-old Spain international back to the Premier League, which he left when he returned to his boyhood club from Arsenal in 2011.
‘Nothing has changed. I am happy at Barcelona. My dream is to play and triumph here and I have never considered leaving,’ Fabregas said.
‘When an important team makes two offers for you, it’s flattering, but I have never spoken to anyone from United. I haven’t spoken to another club in two years.’
Fabregas has struggled to find a regular place in the starting XI at the Nou Camp due to the quality of the competition around him, and speculation had arisen that his frustration may lead him to seek a move.
A degree of uncertainty has surrounded Barca in the close season with coach Tito Vilanova stepping down due to illness and being replaced by Gerardo Martino, but the new boss made clear in his first news conference he wanted Fabregas in his plans.
‘Things have been made up,’ the former Arsenal captain added. ‘I have had messages from (president Sandro) Rosell, (vice-president Josep Maria) Bartomeu, and (former coach) Tito (Vilanova). I have spoken with Tata (new boss Gerardo Martino). ‘I have felt wanted at all times. I have never had a problem. And it isn’t true that I have asked for a new contract either.’
Lionel Messi happy alongside Neymar
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi said on Thursday he has a “good relationship” with Brazilian wonderkid Neymar after the pair starred in Barcelona’s 7-1 demolition of Thailand the night before.
Neymar scored his first goal in Barcelona colours and Messi contributed a brace against the Thai side in Bangkok on Wednesday before both strikers were substituted at half-time.
'Even though we had very little time in the team, there is no problem between us. We have a good relationship with each other and are happy to work together for Barcelona,' Messi told a press conference.
New boss Gerardo Martino said after the friendly with Thailand that the pair would complement each other. “They (Messi and Neymar) are different players but I think they showed a good understanding today,” the former Paraguay coach said in Bangkok.
Manchester United boss David Moyes is trying to bring the 26-year-old Spain international back to the Premier League, which he left when he returned to his boyhood club from Arsenal in 2011.
‘Nothing has changed. I am happy at Barcelona. My dream is to play and triumph here and I have never considered leaving,’ Fabregas said.
‘When an important team makes two offers for you, it’s flattering, but I have never spoken to anyone from United. I haven’t spoken to another club in two years.’
Fabregas has struggled to find a regular place in the starting XI at the Nou Camp due to the quality of the competition around him, and speculation had arisen that his frustration may lead him to seek a move.
A degree of uncertainty has surrounded Barca in the close season with coach Tito Vilanova stepping down due to illness and being replaced by Gerardo Martino, but the new boss made clear in his first news conference he wanted Fabregas in his plans.
‘Things have been made up,’ the former Arsenal captain added. ‘I have had messages from (president Sandro) Rosell, (vice-president Josep Maria) Bartomeu, and (former coach) Tito (Vilanova). I have spoken with Tata (new boss Gerardo Martino). ‘I have felt wanted at all times. I have never had a problem. And it isn’t true that I have asked for a new contract either.’
Lionel Messi happy alongside Neymar
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi said on Thursday he has a “good relationship” with Brazilian wonderkid Neymar after the pair starred in Barcelona’s 7-1 demolition of Thailand the night before.
Neymar scored his first goal in Barcelona colours and Messi contributed a brace against the Thai side in Bangkok on Wednesday before both strikers were substituted at half-time.
'Even though we had very little time in the team, there is no problem between us. We have a good relationship with each other and are happy to work together for Barcelona,' Messi told a press conference.
New boss Gerardo Martino said after the friendly with Thailand that the pair would complement each other. “They (Messi and Neymar) are different players but I think they showed a good understanding today,” the former Paraguay coach said in Bangkok.