Serial-trophy winner Cesc Fabregas has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36, and will now take up a coaching role with the B team and youth teams of Italian side Como 1907.
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has brought his glittering career to an end, announcing his retirement from football at the age of 36.
His senior career spanned across 20 years, first featuring for Arsenal in 2003 aged just 16 after joining the club from Barcelona.
Eight incredible years with the Gunners saw him win the FA Cup and the Community Shield, as well as lift the European Championship with Spain in 2008, and the World Cup in 2010.
He returned to Barcelona in 2011, and remained there for three years, before a sensational return to the Premier League with Chelsea in 2014.
During his second spell with the Catalan side, Fabregas lifted the La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de Espana twice, the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup, as well as lifting the European Championship with his nation for the second time in 2012.
His time at Stamford Bridge saw him collect the remaining two trophies he needed to complete the collection in England. He won the Premier League twice with the Blues, as well as the EFL Cup and the FA Cup.
Later in his career, he moved on to Ligue 1 side Monaco, before joining Serie B side Como, whom he will now take up a coaching role with.
In total, Fabregas made 849 appearances, made 253 assists, scored 148 goals, and won 17 trophies. He will truly be remembered as one of the game’s greats.
Cesc Fabregas has retired. ✨👋🏻🇪🇸
1x World Cup 🏆
2x Euros 🏆
2x Premier League 🏆🏆
1x UEFA Super Cup 🏆
1x Europa League 🏆
1x Club’s World Cup 🏆
1x La Liga 🏆
2x Community Shield 🏆
2x FA Cup 🏆🏆
1x English League Cup 🏆
1x Copa del Rey 🏆
2x Spanish Super Cup 🏆🏆Genius. pic.twitter.com/fpMjNxUCqk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 1, 2023
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Cesc Fabregas Statement
Fabregas revealed his decision to retire in a heartfelt statement on his social media channels on Saturday afternoon.
“It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots.” he said.
“From my first days at Barca, Arsenal, Barca again, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, I will treasure them all.
“From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget.
“All those who have helped me, my teammates, 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.
“It has already been more than worth it with all the great memories and friends that I have made on the way.
“I’ve also learnt 3 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.
“It’s not all sadness though as I’m now going to cross the white line and start coaching the B and Primavera teams of Como 1907. A club and a project I couldn’t be more excited about. This charming football team won my heart from the first minute and came to me at the perfect time in my career. I will grab it with both hands.
“So after 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game.
“I loved every minute. Cesc.”
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