Fabregas completes Chelsea move

Fabregas completes Chelsea move

Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas said Thursday he has
signed for English Premier League club Chelsea from
Barcelona.
"I considered all the other offers very carefully and I
firmly believe that Chelsea is the best choice," the 27-
year-old former Arsenal player said in a statement.
Fabregas is believed to have signed a five-year contract
for a fee in the region of £30 million ($50.5
million).
With Barcelona having failed to win any silverware last
season and the appointment of Luis Enrique as the new
head coach, Fabregas was allowed to leave Spain and
he said Chelsea was his preferred option.
"They match my footballing ambitions with their hunger
and desire to win trophies," he said.
"They have an amazing squad of players and an
incredible manager. I am fully committed to this team
and I can't wait to start playing."
Fabregas joined Arsenal from Barcelona's youth set-up
in 2003 and developed into a star in England after
securing a first-team place and he eventually became
captain.
But the only trophy he won in England was the 2005 FA
Cup.
Now he returns with London rivals Chelsea under Jose
Mourinho after confirming Arsenal had not taken up
their option to re-sign him.
"Yes, everyone knows that Arsenal had the first option
to sign me. They decided not to take this option and
therefore it wasn't meant to be. I wish them well in the
future."