Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was confident Friday star midfielder Cesc Fabregas would stay at the English soccer club, despite growing speculation he will move to Spanish giants Barcelona.
The Gunners have rejected one offer for their 23-year-old captain, and have also been forced to contend with several Barcelona players claiming Fabregas wants to join the Primera Liga champions.
Wenger wants to keep Fabregas as a lynchpin of his team and believes the World Cup winner with Spain can play an important part in Arsenal’s ambitions this English Premier League season.
“I have always said that Cesc Fabregas will be our captain next year and that we want to keep him,” Wenger told Sky Sports.
“And, despite all the speculation from last season and the whole summer, nothing has changed.
“He’s just won the World Cup and I believe he will grow in authority again next season. The biggest achievement for him is to help us win the championship.”
