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Fabregas finally leaves Arsenal for Barca

Fabregas finally leaves Arsenal for Barca

16 August 2011 - 02:45

Cesc Fabregas has finally quit Arsenal and moved back to his home, Barcelona. The midfielder has signed a five year contract at the Nou Camp; and the deal is worth up to 34m GBP for the Gunners.

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  • Arsenal were sorry to see their captain leave, and Arsene Wenger paid tribute to the Spain international midfielder: "We have been clear that we didn't want Cesc to leave and that remains the case.



    "However, we understand Cesc's desire to move to his hometown club and have now accepted an offer from Barcelona. We thank Cesc for his contribution at Arsenal and wish him future success."



    "Cesc has finally joined FC Barcelona, after signing a contract for the next five seasons. His buyout clause will be 200 million euros ($286.8 million)," read a statement on the Barcelona website.



    Arsenal will now turn their attentions to the transfer market as they look to find a suitable replacement for Cesc.


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