Fabregas to sign new Arsenal deal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that midfielder Cesc Fabregas will sign a new eight-year contract.

Fabregas, 19, recently signed a new contract that was agreed when he penned his initial deal with the football club.

But Wenger said: "The real new contract is now. Nineteen plus eight is 27. There are not many longer contracts.

"But when you are 19-years-old and are already a regular football player in the team, I do not have a problem. It is a wonderful commitment from him."

Spanish side Real Madrid expressed an interest in signing the midfielder during the summer - but Fabregas made it clear he was happy in London.

Fabregas, who played for Spain at the World Cup in the summer, joined Arsenal from the youth ranks at Barcelona in July 2003.

And Wenger added the willingness of Fabregas to sign such a long deal was a reflection of the investment and work they have done with the player.

"It is a reward for us because we brought him over at 16 years of age," said the Gunners boss.

[Source from; news,bbc.co.uk]

Francesc Fabregas is the Best Midfielder of Arsenal Team

Name; Francesc Fabregas
Born; May 04, 1987, Vilessoc de Mar, Casal de Curacion, Spain
Position; Midfielder
Squad Number; 4
Previous Club(s); Barcelona
Joined Arsenal; September 11, 2003
Arsenal Debut; Rotherham United (h), Carling Cup 3rd Round, October 28, 2003, Drew 1-1. Won on pens

Cesc has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past two seasons and is now one of Arsenal's greatest assets - at the tender age of 19.

After a promising breakthrough season at Highbury, Cesc Fabregas stepped into the void left by Patrick Vieira's departure last summer and was a revelation in the centre of midfield. Technically excellent, Cesc rarely wastes a pass and dictates the pace and rhythm of Arsenal's attacks as he probes for openings and picks out the runs of Thierry Henry and company.

Cesc is not just a creator though. He scored five times last season, including the goal which broke the deadlock on the night Juventus were humbled at Highbury and the young Catalan eclipsed his former team-mate, Vieira.

The teenager was rewarded for his outstanding displays with a call-up to the Spanish national side. He kept his place for the World Cup and emerged with his reputation enhanced after coming off the bench to inspire a comeback victory against Tunisia in the group stage.

Fabregas became the Club's youngest football player and youngest goalscorer shortly after joining the Gunners in 2004. On the evidence of last season, Arsenal's 'Fab 4' will be an influential figure at Emirates Stadium for years to come.

[Source from; www.arsenal.com]