BREAKING: Football star Cesc Fabregas has announced his immediate retirement from football to move into a coaching role ⚽
The former Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and Spain midfielder brings the curtains down on a glittering career at the age of 36 after a final season playing for Italian side Como.
Fabregas said in a statement: ‘It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots. From my first days at Barca, Arsenal, Barca again, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, I will treasure them all. ‘All those who have helped me, my team-mates, coaches, directors, presidents, owners, fans and my agent. To all my family, from my parents and my sister to my wife and kids, I cherish your advice, mentorship and guidance. To my opponents who tried to knock me, thank you for making me stronger.
‘I’ve also learnt three languages and became more compassionate and wiser along my travels. I lived experiences that I never thought in a million years I would even come close to.
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